Loneliness and social isolation: What to know and how to help promote social connection

Social isolation and loneliness are widespread problems in the U.S., posing a serious threat to our mental and physical health, according to theLast year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared loneliness and isolation an epidemic and its health impacts have been compared to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day., about 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. report feeling lonely and about 1 in 4 U.S. adults report not having social and emotional support.

Social isolation associated with a 29% increased risk of heart disease and a 32% increased risk of strokeLoneliness among heart failure patients was associated with a nearly 4 times increased risk of death, 68% increased risk of hospitalization, and 57% increased risk of emergency department visitHaving limited or no access to resources, such as: living in rural areas, limited transportation, language barriersThere are plenty of ways to improve social connectedness.

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