Meta-analysis of 2.2M people: Loneliness increases mortality risk by 32%
The loneliness epidemic threatens physical health like smoking Loneliness increases death risk by 32% but we know how to fix it. Real solutions that cut loneliness in half, from mindfulness to community programs that actually work. Faruk Alpay 6 min read · Just now Just now -- Listen Share Press enter or click to view image in full size Abstract Chronic loneliness increases mortality risk by 32% and dementia risk by 31%, with biological pathways now proven through inflammation, immune dysfun