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Fairness Policy Brief: Loneliness among older adults - A European perspective

Policy Brief

7 June 2022

Overview

This policy brief provides cross-country evidence on the incidence of loneliness among older adults (50+) in the EU and an analysis of the risk factors for loneliness for this group of individuals. It also assesses the association between loneliness and a range of health outcomes, both physical and mental. Mapping loneliness across EU Member States, identifying the risk factors for loneliness as well as understanding its health related implications may be of guidance for policymakers for the design and implementation of effective intervention to address loneliness.

Decade Action Areas

Age-friendly Environments

Combatting Ageism

Integrated Care

Long-term Care

Source Organization

European Commission, Joint Research Centre

Country / Region Focus

Europe

Sector

Other

Knowledge Characteristics

  • > Other

Other Information

social isolation, loneliness, social connection, EU, European Union, older people

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