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Loneliness and social isolation can be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, 2023 Advisory on Loneliness
Loneliness and social isolation can be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, 2023 Advisory on Loneliness
Loneliness and isolation are not inevitable parts of aging. They are problems we can solve.
AARP Foundation, Connect2Affect Campaign
Loneliness and isolation are not inevitable parts of aging. They are problems we can solve.
AARP Foundation, Connect2Affect Campaign
Social isolation significantly increases a person’s risk of premature death from all causes — a risk that rivals those of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.
National Institute on Aging, (NIA)
Social isolation significantly increases a person’s risk of premature death from all causes — a risk that rivals those of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.