Is lower loneliness associated with reduced mortality risk in adults with obesity?

Loneliness & Mortality Risk1 min readUpdated May 29, 2026

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We analyzed the available evidence and found that among adults with obesity, those who report feeling less lonely may have a 14% lower risk of dying from any cause compared to those who feel the most lonely [1]. This association does not appear as strong as the one seen with social isolation, and...

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Improvement of Social Isolation and Loneliness and Excess Mortality Risk in People With Obesity

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.52824

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May 29, 2026·Last updated May 29, 2026
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