Loneliness kills Americans faster than obesity
'09.11.2017'
Source: New York Post
Experts from the American University of Brigham Young came to the conclusion that loneliness kills modern Americans much faster than obesity, which is considered to be one of the worst factors affecting health and longevity, writes New York Post.
According to scientists, social isolation can become a national problem number one for residents of the United States and is a serious threat to the health of Americans. Experts emphasize that interaction with other people is the basic, biological need of each person; this is important not only for the psyche, but also for survival as such. According to the nonprofit organization AARP, almost 43 million US residents aged 45 + suffer because of loneliness, and it lasts for years. In total, more than 25% of the population lives alone.
The researchers said that contact with people and strong social contacts on 50% reduce the likelihood of early death. But loneliness and isolation from society increase this risk more than obesity, smoking and other harmful factors. Of course, the problem is important to solve at the state level, but the simplest thing that each of us can do is to find ourselves, if not friends, then at least friends, and leave the house regularly to talk with them.
