More US adults are experiencing loneliness

Increasing numbers of US adults suffer from loneliness, with a negative effect on the health of those who experience it

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In this article

  • A subjective experience
  • Loneliness and social isolation
  • Loneliness and social media
  • Loneliness and health
  • Economic and political consequences
  • Alleviating loneliness
  • Help from legislators and employers
  • Promoting connectivity

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