Does social isolation increase mortality risk by 35% in humans?
What the Evidence Shows
We analyzed the available evidence and found that 64 studies suggest people who experience prolonged social isolation have a 35% higher chance of dying compared to those who maintain regular social connections [1]. This pattern appears consistently across the studies we reviewed, with no studies...
Evidence from Studies
Sociodemographic heterogeneity in the association between social isolation and all-cause mortality among Japanese older adults: JAGES longitudinal panel study
DOI: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2025.101691
How digital and social isolation drive frailty transitions in middle-aged and elderly adults populations: a seven-year multicohort study.
DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118414
Improvement of Social Isolation and Loneliness and Excess Mortality Risk in People With Obesity
DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.52824
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