Elderly people who are socially isolated are at an increased risk of death regardless of whether they believe they are lonely or not. Researchers at University College London conducted the study among 6,500 men and women over the age of 52 years and found that those who are cut off from friends and families were 26 percent more likely to die over a seven year period compared to those who were not isolated. The researchers also found that the risk increased even if ...Tuesday, 26 March 2013
Social Isolation Linked to Increased Risk of Death
Elderly people who are socially isolated are at an increased risk of death regardless of whether they believe they are lonely or not. Researchers at University College London conducted the study among 6,500 men and women over the age of 52 years and found that those who are cut off from friends and families were 26 percent more likely to die over a seven year period compared to those who were not isolated. The researchers also found that the risk increased even if ...
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