The U.S. Surgeon General has declared loneliness a public health emergency, citing research linking social isolation to a 29% increased risk of premature death.
The health impact is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes daily.
Loneliness Epidemic Declared Public Health Emergency
Read research and analysis on Loneliness Epidemic Declared Public Health Emergency published by ICANEWS, a global research journal for emerging researchers.
Key Takeaways
- 29% increased mortality risk
- Equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes daily
- Affects all age groups
- National public health emergency declared
Why This Matters
Addressing loneliness as a public health crisis could save millions of lives.
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