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...
| Published in: | Psychology, Health & Medicine Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 233 - 246 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
May2006
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