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International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing

P-ISSN: 2664-1348, E-ISSN: 2664-1356
International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
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2024, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part B

Social isolation and loneliness

Adil Hussain and Deeksha Pandey

Social isolation and loneliness are common in the developed world and associated with ill health. High-quality social connections are essential to our mental and physical health and our well-being. Social isolation and loneliness are important, yet neglected, social determinants for people of all ages – including older people.
Social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with an estimated 1 in 4 older people experiencing social isolation and between 5 and 15 per cent of adolescents experiencing loneliness. A large body of research shows that social isolation and loneliness have a serious impact on physical and mental health, quality of life, and longevity. The effect of social isolation and loneliness on mortality is comparable to that of other well-established risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity [1].
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International Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
How to cite this article:
Adil Hussain, Deeksha Pandey. Social isolation and loneliness. Int J Adv Psychiatric Nurs 2024;6(1):108-109. DOI: 10.33545/26641348.2024.v6.i1b.154
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