Loneliness leads to premature death

Loneliness is one of the main factors that contribute to premature withdrawal from the life of the elderly. The researchers found that lonely, isolated people are dying prematurely by 50% more of those who regularly meets with friends or relatives.

Lonely old man - the public stereotype that for so many people is something taken for granted. In reality, loneliness   and isolation for older people is almost as dangerous as cardiovascular diseases, tumors or fractures. British researchers from University College London found that social isolation increases the risk   premature death Even if we consider other risk factors.

That is enough to break the wall loneliness And already one that it can substantially increase the life expectancy of older people. At the disposal of science, there are many different studies that have shown that elderly people living alone are more common heart disease and dementia. Emotional stress because of loneliness provokes a rise in blood pressure and a variety of other pathological conditions. But in London, scientists conducted the first connection between the insulation and premature death .

The observations were carried out over the life of 6500 people aged 52 years and older, for whom followed for 7 years. The degree of loneliness and isolation was determined in the course of answering questions about the number of friends, family status, income and social life. The observation period of life left one in seven participants.

When comparing the two groups (socially active and single) it was found that loneliness is a potent risk factor. And lonely people dying prematurely by 50% more. (READ MORE)

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