The authors of this review both served on the National Academy of Science, Engineering,
and Medicine Committee that produced the report,“Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older …

Background A significant proportion of the worldwide population is at risk of social isolation
and loneliness as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to identify effective …

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 …

Social isolation and loneliness among older people Page 1 ADVOCACY BRIEF: Social
isolation and loneliness among older people Page 2 Acknowledgements The development of …

Abstract Background and Objectives The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic and social distancing measures are an extreme stressor that might result in …

Objectives Social isolation and loneliness have been associated with ill health and are
common in the developed world. A clear understanding of their implications for morbidity …

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to measures that
reduced social contact and support. We explored whether UK residents with more frequent …

Background and objective Loneliness is associated with increased rates of morbidity and
mortality, and is a growing public health concern in later life. This study aimed to produce an …

Purpose Social isolation and related concepts have been discussed increasingly in the field
of mental health. Despite this, there is a lack of conceptual clarity and consistency in the …

Background Poor social health is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease
(CVD). Recent research suggests that different social health domains should be considered …