Am J Lifestyle Med May 2021 PMID 34646109

Loneliness and Social Isolation as Risk Factors: The Power of Social Connection in Prevention.

Julianne Holt-Lunstad

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Mentions

47
Peak: 13 in Aug 2023
across 5 sources since Apr 2015

Extended reach

35,519
potential audience

Total likes

97

Video views

392

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Apr 2015 – Nov 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter23 posts
  • News17 articles
  • Blogs4 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Bluesky1 posts

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What people are saying

The overall discourse exudes strong agreement and active engagement, exemplified by comments calling loneliness a 'mortality risk factor' comparable to smoking, and posts advocating for integrating social connection assessments into medical practice. The tone is serious and urgent, reflecting a shared view of the public health significance and transformative potential of addressing loneliness based on the publication's insights.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the findings, highlighting social connection as a critical health factor, comparing loneliness’ impact to smoking, and emphasizing its importance in health conversations.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, with references to the significance of social connections in lifespan and mortality, indicating enthusiasm and awareness of the topic’s relevance.

EngagementHigh engagement

Users actively engage by discussing implications for healthcare, sharing articles, and framing loneliness as a major public health issue, showing deep involvement with the subject.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions are perceived as influential, with mentions of medical community involvement, policy recommendations, and the potential for social connection to serve as a preventive healthcare approach, emphasizing the article’s importance.

Abstract in brief

  • Loneliness and social isolation were already significant issues before the pandemic, but recent trends indicate they may become a larger public health crisis, impacting health and longevity.
  • Social connections greatly influence physical health, biomarkers, and health-related behaviors, yet these social factors are often ignored in medical practice.
  • The National Academy of Science recommends that healthcare providers assess and address social isolation and loneliness as part of healthcare to prevent its adverse effects.]

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Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical
@DrZainHakeem · X

New episode! Deepest gratitude to @jholtlunstad for her time and deep expertise. Loneliness is a comparable mortality risk factor to smoking. But, rarely discussed. #Health #loneliness #mortality The real cutting edge of the #longevity discussion! https://t.co/IV34Y5T3Jc

Aug 16, 2023 · 77 likes · 9 shares · 81 followers View post →
Greg Potter
@GregPotterPhD · X

Terrific overview of how pivotal #loneliness, #socialisolation, and #socialconnection are to health across the lifespan. A-c mortality effect sizes are comparable to established risk factors https://t.co/jfFeYfmHM3 Great stuff, @jholtlunstad

Jul 7, 2022 · 7 likes · 5 shares · 920 followers View post →
Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness
@endsocisolation · X

Does the medical community have a role in mitigating risk associated with #socialisolation and #loneliness? Check out @jholtlunstad's recently published peer-reviewed article on the benefits of integrating social connection into standard care: https://t.co/CK2ow9GcER

May 11, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 958 followers View post →
ふわ×ふわ
@CsG7ou20210406 · X

https://t.co/1ObZ3T9me4

Aug 31, 2023 · 2 likes · 317 followers View post →
humanOS.me
@humanOS_me · X

RT @GregPotterPhD: Terrific overview of how pivotal #loneliness, #socialisolation, and #socialconnection are to health across the lifespan.…

Jul 7, 2022 · 5 shares · 9,646 followers View post →
Dave Gordon, Jr.
@solidsnake2962 · X

RT @DrZainHakeem: New episode! Deepest gratitude to @jholtlunstad for her time and deep expertise. Loneliness is a comparable mortality ris…

Aug 16, 2023 · 9 shares · 6,098 followers View post →

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Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical
@DrZainHakeem · X

@Surgeon_General Discussed the importance of this (despite me not being good at it) in my recent discussion with @jholtlunstad: https://t.co/csF9uy67bW

Sep 4, 2023 · 81 followers View post →
ふわ×ふわ
@CsG7ou20210406 · X

https://t.co/1ObZ3T9me4

Aug 31, 2023 · 2 likes · 317 followers View post →
Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical
@DrZainHakeem · X

Unlocking the Power of Support Boosting Survival Rates in Patients https://t.co/csF9uy6F1u https://t.co/vseympmHpY

Aug 23, 2023 · 81 followers View post →
Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical
@DrZainHakeem · X

@ChrisPalmerMD I had a great opportunity to discuss the longevity impacts of social isolation and loneliness with @jholtlunstad. https://t.co/csF9uy67bW The impact of COVID is still not known, but unlikely to be trivial.

Aug 22, 2023 · 81 followers View post →
Secure Missouri
@SecureMO · X

RT @DrZainHakeem: New episode! Deepest gratitude to @jholtlunstad for her time and deep expertise. Loneliness is a comparable mortality ris…

Aug 17, 2023 · 9 shares · 374 followers View post →
OG_Free33
@OgFree33 · X

RT @DrZainHakeem: New episode! Deepest gratitude to @jholtlunstad for her time and deep expertise. Loneliness is a comparable mortality ris…

Aug 17, 2023 · 9 shares · 386 followers View post →
wakethewoke
@vastwritewing · X

RT @DrZainHakeem: New episode! Deepest gratitude to @jholtlunstad for her time and deep expertise. Loneliness is a comparable mortality ris…

Aug 16, 2023 · 9 shares · 2,677 followers View post →
Carmen Vichot
@RavenBl66010842 · X

RT @DrZainHakeem: New episode! Deepest gratitude to @jholtlunstad for her time and deep expertise. Loneliness is a comparable mortality ris…

Aug 16, 2023 · 9 shares · 2,372 followers View post →
Derrick rickle
@DRickle · X

RT @DrZainHakeem: New episode! Deepest gratitude to @jholtlunstad for her time and deep expertise. Loneliness is a comparable mortality ris…

Aug 16, 2023 · 9 shares · 3,627 followers View post →
Crash_the_Flash
@Crash_the_Flash · X

RT @DrZainHakeem: New episode! Deepest gratitude to @jholtlunstad for her time and deep expertise. Loneliness is a comparable mortality ris…

Aug 16, 2023 · 9 shares · 5,002 followers View post →
Dave Gordon, Jr.
@solidsnake2962 · X

RT @DrZainHakeem: New episode! Deepest gratitude to @jholtlunstad for her time and deep expertise. Loneliness is a comparable mortality ris…

Aug 16, 2023 · 9 shares · 6,098 followers View post →
MOHAMMED MOHAMMED
@MOHAMME17973417 · X

RT @DrZainHakeem: New episode! Deepest gratitude to @jholtlunstad for her time and deep expertise. Loneliness is a comparable mortality ris…

Aug 16, 2023 · 9 shares · 193 followers View post →
Dr. Zain | RiverRock Medical
@DrZainHakeem · X

New episode! Deepest gratitude to @jholtlunstad for her time and deep expertise. Loneliness is a comparable mortality risk factor to smoking. But, rarely discussed. #Health #loneliness #mortality The real cutting edge of the #longevity discussion! https://t.co/IV34Y5T3Jc

Aug 16, 2023 · 77 likes · 9 shares · 81 followers View post →
nightwatchman
@nightwatchman20 · X

RT @GregPotterPhD: Terrific overview of how pivotal #loneliness, #socialisolation, and #socialconnection are to health across the lifespan.…

Jul 9, 2022 · 5 shares · 973 followers View post →
Antonio Bayo
@AntonioBayo3 · X

RT @GregPotterPhD: Terrific overview of how pivotal #loneliness, #socialisolation, and #socialconnection are to health across the lifespan.…

Jul 7, 2022 · 5 shares · 24 followers View post →
batuhanteomete
@Vladmir_123 · X

RT @GregPotterPhD: Terrific overview of how pivotal #loneliness, #socialisolation, and #socialconnection are to health across the lifespan.…

Jul 7, 2022 · 5 shares · 24 followers View post →
GenEuropa
@010_Europa · X

RT @GregPotterPhD: Terrific overview of how pivotal #loneliness, #socialisolation, and #socialconnection are to health across the lifespan.…

Jul 7, 2022 · 5 shares · 29 followers View post →
humanOS.me
@humanOS_me · X

RT @GregPotterPhD: Terrific overview of how pivotal #loneliness, #socialisolation, and #socialconnection are to health across the lifespan.…

Jul 7, 2022 · 5 shares · 9,646 followers View post →
Greg Potter
@GregPotterPhD · X

Terrific overview of how pivotal #loneliness, #socialisolation, and #socialconnection are to health across the lifespan. A-c mortality effect sizes are comparable to established risk factors https://t.co/jfFeYfmHM3 Great stuff, @jholtlunstad

Jul 7, 2022 · 7 likes · 5 shares · 920 followers View post →
Pyx Health
@PyxHealth · X

RT @EndSocIsolation: Does the medical community have a role in mitigating risk associated with #socialisolation and #loneliness? Check out…

Jun 14, 2021 · 2 shares · 205 followers View post →
Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health
@socialhealth_CA · X

RT @EndSocIsolation: Does the medical community have a role in mitigating risk associated with #socialisolation and #loneliness? Check out…

May 13, 2021 · 2 shares · 639 followers View post →
cpps
@_cpps_ · X

社会的つながりは健康や長寿に大きな影響を与え,社会的つながりの欠如は早死にのリスク要因となるが,医療・ヘルスケア現場では社会的要因が見落とされがちである。社会的つながりが身体的健康に影響を与えるだけでなくバイオマーカーや健康関連行動への影響を示す証拠もある https://t.co/gmChYZNzrN

May 11, 2021 · 106 followers View post →
Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness
@endsocisolation · X

Does the medical community have a role in mitigating risk associated with #socialisolation and #loneliness? Check out @jholtlunstad's recently published peer-reviewed article on the benefits of integrating social connection into standard care: https://t.co/CK2ow9GcER

May 11, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 958 followers View post →
Nick Byrd, Ph.D.
@byrdnick.com · Bluesky

"Loneliness and Social Isolation as Risk Factors for Mortality" http://bit.ly/1BXKvYM #cogSci #wellBeing #psychology #health #TheGoodLife

Apr 3, 2015 View post →