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Science in 5 – Social isolation (Episode #120)

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21 June 2024

Did you know that social isolation or loneliness could increase your risk of early death by up to 32%? How would you know if you are socially isolated and how does it impact your health? Alana Officer explains and gives tips to overcome social isolation in Science in 5 this week.

Decade Action Areas

Age-friendly Environments

Combatting Ageism

Long-term Care

Source Organization

World Health Organization

Organization's Country

Global

Sector

UN Agency

Other Information

social isolation and loneliness, social determinants of health

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