Is concurrent digital and social isolation linked to higher mortality in adults over 50?

1 min readUpdated May 29, 2026

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We analyzed the available evidence and found that adults over 50 who experience both digital and social isolation at the same time may face a higher risk of dying compared to those who experience only one or neither form of isolation [1]. This pattern was observed across all 52 studies or...

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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

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