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Is Loneliness a public health concern?
Is Loneliness a public health concern among elders?
Is Loneliness a threat to our health?
The harms to health are clear. Poor social connections are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, infectious diseases, impaired cognitive function, depression, and anxiety. But can loneliness be addressed through a public health approach?
Loneliness is a significant public health concern among elders. In addition to easing a potential source of suffering, the identification and targeting of interventions for lonely elders may significantly decrease physician visits and health care costs.
- Kerstin Gerst-Emerson, Jayani Jayawardhana
- 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302427
- 2015
- 2015/05
Jun 27, 2023 · Loneliness is now recognized as a critical public health concern. Lonely individuals are at a significantly higher risk of developing serious health conditions such as stroke, diabetes,...
Jan 14, 2023 · A scientific literature review published in Public Health noted that socially isolated adults have a two to three times greater risk of dying after a myocardial infarction, while people with...
- Jessica Mouzo
May 23, 2020 · The public needs to understand that increased loneliness is an expected and probable consequence of current self-isolation measures, and efforts need to be directed at minimizing stigma that may surround those who admit they feel lonely.
Jun 1, 2022 · The pandemic made Americans slightly more lonely—but loneliness levels were already dire. Here’s how to address it in your own life.
