Is severe social isolation linked to higher coronary heart disease mortality?

Social Isolation & Heart Disease1 min readUpdated May 29, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence and found that severe social isolation is linked to a higher risk of dying from coronary heart disease. The evidence we’ve reviewed includes 58 studies or assertions that support this connection, with none that contradict it [1].

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Evidence from Studies

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Primary Studies (1)

Social isolation, C-reactive protein, and coronary heart disease mortality among community-dwelling adults

DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2011.03.016

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May 29, 2026·Last updated May 29, 2026
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