Dangers of Loneliness
- Lonely individuals are at higher risk for disability.
- Loneliness puts individuals at greater risk of cognitive decline.
- Loneliness raises the risk by 32% for stubbiness
- Loneliness raises the risk of poor physical health in children.
- Loneliness increases suicide in the geriatric population.
- Loneliness increases suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in teenagers.
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