The complexity of loneliness

  1. Yanguas Lezaun, José Javier 234
  2. Pinazo-Hernandis, Sacramento 1
  3. Tarazona Santabalbina, Francisco José 56
  1. 1 Universitat de València
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    Universitat de València

    Valencia, España

    ROR https://ror.org/043nxc105

  2. 2 Matia Instituto Gerontologico
  3. 3 Instituto Gerontológico
  4. 4 Matia Fundazioa-Matia Instituto Gerontológico. Donostia
  5. 5 Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
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    Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir

    Valencia, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03d7a9c68

  6. 6 Hospital Universitario de La Ribera (Alzira, Valencia)
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Revista:
Acta Biomedica (ActaBiomed)

ISSN: 0392-4203,  2531-6745

Ano de publicación: 2018

Volume: 89

Número: 2

Páxinas: 302-314

Tipo: Artigo

DOI: 10.23750/ABM.V89I2.7404 GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAcceso aberto editor

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Resumo

Loneliness is a prevalent and global problem for adult populations, and a number of different stud-ies have linked it to multiple chronic conditions, including: heart disease, lung disease, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, atherosclerosis, stroke, and metabolic disorders, such as obesity and metabolic disease. Is a major predictor of psychological problems, such as depression, psychological stress, and anxiety. Loneliness is linked to overall morbidity and mortality in adult populations. But limited interventions have demonstrated long-term effectiveness in reducing loneliness in adults with these same chronic conditions. Our research of the extant literature addresses the following question: What evidence exists regarding the relationships between loneliness and health? We focus on recent findings with respect to the links between loneliness and health.