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BMC Psychiatry March 2017 PMID 28320380

Loneliness in the general population: prevalence, determinants and relations to mental health.

Manfred E Beutel, Eva M Klein, Elmar Brähler, Iris Reiner, Claus Jünger, Matthias Michal, Jörg Wiltink, Philipp S Wild, Thomas Münzel, Karl J Lackner, Ana N Tibubos

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The social discussions demonstrate strong agreement with the article’s findings, as seen in references to increased depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts linked to loneliness, supported by statistical data like OR values. Words like 'very interesting' and phrases such as 'supports this relationship' reflect genuine curiosity and a desire for deeper understanding, while mentions of public health implications underline the potential impact of the research.

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Most discussions emphasize the strong link between loneliness and mental health issues, supporting the article's findings.

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The discussions highlight significant concern about loneliness' effects, although some comments are more casual or refer to external topics, slightly limiting overall impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzed data from over 10,000 German adults to explore how loneliness varies across different age groups and demographic factors, finding that 49% experienced slight loneliness, with more intense loneliness linked to women, those without partners, living alone, or without children.
  • Loneliness decreased with age and was associated with increased mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, even after adjusting for other factors, and lonely individuals also tended to engage in unhealthy behaviors like smoking and visiting doctors more frequently.
  • The results highlight that loneliness is a significant public health concern, contributing to mental distress and affecting health behaviors and healthcare use, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to address loneliness in the population.]
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