More COVID-19 Fallout: Social Isolation Associated with Poor Health and Emotional Distress
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Older adults with high health care needs who felt isolated during the pandemic were more likely than those not feeling isolated to report fair or poor health, an avoidable ER visit, a mental health diagnosis, or emotional distress.
Older adults with high health care needs who felt isolated during the pandemic were more likely than those not feeling isolated to report fair or poor health, an avoidable ER visit, a mental health diagnosis, or emotional distress.
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