AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Frequent loneliness linked to more heart disease and stroke
Stroke prevalence was 7.3% among persistently lonely adults versus 2.7% among never-lonely adults in a national survey.Stroke prevalence was 7.3% among persistently lonely adults versus 2.7% among never-lonely adults in a national survey.
Cross-sectional · 31,470 peopleStroke
Who was studied31,470 US adults, against never-lonely adults
What changedStroke prevalence was higher among adults reporting persistent loneliness: 7.3% against 2.7% in never-lonely adults
The catchHeart disease or stroke may have contributed to loneliness rather than the reverse
