Loneliness as a Vital Sign: Toward a Biopsychosocial Reframing of Social Disconnection
Background: Loneliness is increasingly recognized as a major determinant of health rather than a transient emotional experience. Extensive evidence links chronic loneliness to adverse physical and mental health outcomes and increased healthcare utilization. Despite growing policy attention, loneline...
| Published in: | Journal of Primary Care & Community Health |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2026-02-01
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/21501319261426724 |