A comparison of health behaviours in lonely and non-lonely populations.

Loneliness can be defined as perceived social isolation and appears to be a relatively common experience in adults. It carries a significant health risk and has been associated with heart disease, depression and poor recovery after coronary heart surgery. The mechanisms that link loneliness and morb...

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Published in:Psychology, Health & Medicine Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 233 - 246
Main Authors: Lauder W, Mummery K, Jones M, Caperchione C
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd May2006
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