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Loneliness Is Reducing Lifespans of Seniors

  • June 09, 2024

Loneliness is more than an emotional state; it has serious health implications, especially for the elderly. A recent study using data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey, involving 15,500 participants aged 65 to 99, found that loneliness significantly affects life expectancy and quality of life. Lonely individuals live shorter, less healthy lives compared to their non-lonely peers. Older women are particularly vulnerable to loneliness, with 29.5% experiencing it compared to...