1 paper2 findings
Recovery from ADL limitation
downin humans1HR 0.34
Social isolation and loneliness decreases recovery from ADL limitation in humans (HR 0.34, 95% CI 0.17–0.70).
“66% lower recovery from ADL limitation (3→1 0.34, 0.17–0.70)”
Humanscardiometabolic multimorbidity9 yearsn = 1,731
Isolation and loneliness linked to less independence in Chinese study
Research Square11 Oct 2026Preprint
Post-disability mortality
upin humans1HR 1.57
Social isolation and loneliness raises the risk of post-disability mortality in humans (HR 1.57, 95% CI 1.04–2.39).
“higher post-disability mortality (3→4 1.57, 1.04–2.39)”
Humanscardiometabolic multimorbidity9 yearsn = 1,731
Isolation and loneliness linked to less independence in Chinese study
Research Square11 Oct 2026Preprint
In adults with cardiometabolic multimorbidity, models estimated 4.83 independent years at ages 60–90 with low isolation and no loneliness, versus 0.65 with both.In adults with cardiometabolic multimorbidity, models estimated 4.83 independent years at ages 60–90 with low isolation and no loneliness, versus 0.65 with both.