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An overview of systematic reviews on the public health consequences of social isolation and loneliness
November 2017
November 2017
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Abstract
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
and mortality is needed to gauge the extent of the associated public health challenge
and the potential benefit of intervention.