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Loneliness and social isolation as risk factors for coronary heart disease and stroke: systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal observational studies

Nicole Valtorta, Mona Kanaan, Simon Gilbody, Sara Ronzi et al.

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Poor social relationships, including loneliness and social isolation, are associated with a 29% increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and a 32% increased risk of stroke.

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