Loneliness, or perceived social isolation, is a leading predictor of all-cause mortality and is
increasingly considered a public health epidemic afflicting significant portions of the general …

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Public-health leaders immediately praised the idea—and for good reason. In recent
decades, researchers have discovered that loneliness left untreated is not just psychically …

Purpose Loneliness is increasingly recognised as the next critical public health issue. A
plausible reason for this concern may be related to emerging societal trends affecting the …

Loneliness has been defined as an agonizing encounter, experienced when the need for
human intimacy is not met adequately, or when a person's social network does not match …

Since ancient times, millions of people have died of epidemics of plague, flu, cholera, and
other infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms. Major advances in …

BackgroundA large and accumulating body of evidence shows that loneliness is detrimental
for various health and well-being outcomes. However, less is known about potentially …

Background Loneliness has been linked to negative health and economic outcomes across
the life course. Health effects span both physical and mental health outcomes, including …

Background A growing number of studies suggest that social isolation and loneliness are
associated with premature mortality and are more prevalent among people with mental …

According to a survey published online January 23, 2020 by the health insurer Cigna, more
than three in five Americans are lonely, with more and more people reporting feelings of …