Global trends and disparities in social isolation

JAMA Network Open

2025-09-15

(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this cross-sectional study, social isolation was found to have increased globally after the COVID-19 pandemic, with the initial increase disproportionately seen in lower-income populations and subsequent increases broadening across socioeconomic strata. Targeted interventions for vulnerable groups and research examining country-level policies are urgently needed to mitigate high isolation levels and reduce inequities.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Thomas E. Fuller-Rowell, PhD, email tef0005@auburn.edu.

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