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Researchers from University College London and the University of Florida examined national data from 2003 to 2023 and found that the share of people who reported reading for pleasure on a given day fell to 16 percent in 2023 from a peak of 28 percent in 2004 — a drop of about 40 percent.
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People reading for pleasure fell to 16 percent in 2023 from 28 percent in 2004 University College London and University of Florida found
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{
    "topic": "Reading Habits",
    "source": "Instagram Post",
    "statistic": "16 percent in 2023, 28 percent in 2004",
    "time_period": "2003 to 2023",
    "organization": "University College London, University of Florida"
}
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September 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM (6 days ago)
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September 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM (6 days ago)

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This NYT Well article covers various topics including familial estrangement, Covid-19 vaccine access, declining reading habits, food waste, and alcohol consumption trends.

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