The associations between social isolation, loneliness and the risk of mortality from all
causes, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are controversial. We systematically …

Loneliness is a prevalent and global problem for adult populations, and a number of
different studies have linked it to multiple chronic conditions, including: heart disease, lung …

Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that
affect a significant portion of the older adult population. Approximately one-quarter of …

Background: Cancer incidence and mortality rates in the United States are declining, but this
decrease may not be observed in rural areas where residents are more likely to live in …

Loneliness and social isolation have tangible effects on mental and physical health,
particularly for older adults. Individuals over the age of 60 may be uniquely at risk of …

Importance: The simultaneous presence of multiple conditions in one patient (multi-
morbidity) is a key challenge facing primary care. Objective: The purpose of this study was to …

The intersecting negative effects of structural racism, COVID-19, climate change, and
chronic diseases disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minorities in the US and around …

Background: This analysis describes associations between area deprivation and patient-
reported outcomes among patients with advanced cancer. Methods: This is a cross-sectional …

Background Social isolation and connectedness are social determinants of health that have
demonstrated effects on cancer‐related outcomes. These constructs have been …

Significance Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are leading causes of
morbidity and mortality. While having different etiologies, CVD and cancer are linked by …