Aging and Health Matters

Loneliness Puts Older Adults at Risk for Serious Medical Problems

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Loneliness and social isolation puts older adults at risk for several serious medical problems including dementia. It is an underrecognized risk to the public's health. Dr. Craig Thomas, director of CDC's Division of Population Health, is interviewed about a new report on this topic.
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