Loneliness and social isolation
1 paper1 finding
Associations
1Heart disease
upin humans1+29% higher chance of developing heart disease
1 study
Heart disease
upin humans1+29% higher chance of developing heart disease
Loneliness and social isolation is associated with heart disease in humans (Approximately 29% higher chance of developing heart disease).
“people who are lonely and socially isolated have approximately a 29% higher chance of developing heart disease.”
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The influence of loneliness & social isolation on cardiovascular risk factors: a narrative review
Expert review of cardiovascular therapy11 Oct 2026
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