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The value of maintaining social connections for mental health in older people

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: By 2050, it is estimated that about a fifth of the general population will be aged 65 years and older.1 Social isolation and loneliness among young (18–40 years), middle-aged (41–64), and older adults (65 years and older) is thus a serious public health concern of our time because of its strong connection with cardiovascular, autoimmune, neurocognitive, and mental health problems.2 The scientific literature has documented the bidirectional and complex relationship between psychological issues and social disconnectedness in the past 40 years.

Source: The Lancet Public Health

DOI: 10.1016/s2468-2667(19)30253-1

Authors: Michelle G Newman, Nur Hani Zainal

Institution: Pennsylvania State University

Language: English

Topic: Health disparities and outcomes

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000