
13/09/2025
Loneliness has emerged as a major global health crisis, with a WHO report warning it contributes to over 871,000 de@ths each year.
Defined as the painful gap between desired and actual social connections, loneliness is linked to conditions like heart disease and depression.
The report points to socioeconomic pressures, urbanization, and a culture that prizes independence over connection as key drivers.
WHO has called for social connection to be recognized as a public health priority, urging governments to adopt policies and campaigns to rebuild human bonds.
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