Why does social isolation increase mortality risk?

A study identifies a link between social isolation and inflammation, suggesting that inflammation may help explain why isolation increases disease risk.

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Why does social isolation increase mortality risk?

Impact of Social Isolation on Older Adults in North Carolina

Why does social isolation increase mortality risk?

Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness: Lessons from Around the World

How Chronic Loneliness Can Trigger Health Problems

Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Obesity Linked to Higher Mortality Risk

Social isolation, loneliness can damage heart and brain health, report says

How social distancing may affect mental health

Hearing Loss, Social Isolation, and Loneliness: Study Links These to Increased Risk of Mortality

The prevalence of chronic and episodic loneliness and social isolation from a longitudinal survey

Loneliness and Social Isolation as Risk Factors for Mortality: A Meta-Analytic Review - Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Timothy B. Smith, Mark Baker, Tyler Harris, David Stephenson, 2015

Taking on the Public Health Threat of Loneliness and Social Isolation