Journal of Applied Gerontology
Loneliness indirectly linked to new osteoarthritis in older adults
An observational analysis of 6,232 adults aged 50 and older found indirect links through depression and physical difficulties, but no direct associations.An observational analysis of 6,232 adults aged 50 and older found indirect links through depression and physical difficulties, but no direct associations.

Cohort · 6,232 peopleOsteoarthritis
Who was studied6,232 adults aged 50 and older
What changedLoneliness and social isolation were indirectly linked to new osteoarthritis through depression and declining physical function, with no direct links
The catchEarly osteoarthritis could cause chair-rise difficulty, reversing the modeled pathway




