“The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, and even ...

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Nearly one in six people globally suffer from loneliness, linked to over 8.7 lakh deaths annually, according to a WHO report.

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A WHO report finds 17% of the global population suffers from loneliness, causing over 871,000 deaths yearly. It urges stronger social ties and warns of the digital impact on human connection.

The feeling of being lonely was also more common in low-income countries, where nearly one in four people report feeling ...

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Commission on Social Connection has released its global report revealing that 1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by ...

A new WHO report reveals that loneliness contributes to over 800,000 deaths worldwide each year. Termed the "public health challenge of our time," the report highlights the severe health risks linked ...