A new global report from the World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on Social Connection has brought to light the devastating human cost of loneliness, revealing that it contributes to an estimated 871,000 de.aths annually worldwide
The report, which was released on Monday emphasized that approximately 1 in 6 people globally are affected by loneliness, with profound implications for their health and overall well-being.
This translates to about 100 d8aths every hour linked to loneliness.
“In this Report, we pull back the curtain on loneliness and isolation as a defining challenge of our time,” stated Dr. Vivek Murthy, Co-chair of the WHO Commission on Social Connection and former Surgeon General of the United States of America.
“Our Commission lays out a road map for how we can build more connected lives and underscores the profound impact this can have on health, educational, and economic outcomes.”
According to the report, loneliness is described as the painful feeling arising from a disparity between desired and actual social connections, while social isolation refers to an objective lack of sufficient social connections.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, highlighted the paradox of increasing isolation despite endless opportunities for connection in the modern age.
“Apart from the toll it takes on individuals, families and communities, left unaddressed, loneliness and social isolation will continue to cost society billions in terms of health care, education, and employment,” he warned.
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