Loneliness and social isolation as risk factors for coronary heart disease and stroke: systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal observational studies

Conclusions Our findings suggest that deficiencies in social relationships are associated with an increased risk of developing CHD and stroke. Future studies are needed to investigate whether interventions targeting loneliness and social isolation can help to prevent two of the leading causes of death and disability in high-income countries. Study registration number CRD42014010225.
Source: Heart - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Open access, Editor's choice, Press releases, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Epidemiology Cardiac risk factors and prevention Source Type: research