Loneliness is becoming a bigger threat in the world.
The world is facing a new threat and that threat is loneliness, the World Health Organization announced this by releasing a report on Friday. WHO described loneliness as a serious health threat. He also said that it will have a deep impact on the health of the elderly and youth in the times to come. The report has revealed that one out of every four elderly people is a victim of loneliness.
According to WHO report, inadequate number of social contacts and not feeling connected with people is becoming a big problem. Especially in high-income countries, the elderly are being affected more by this, although it is affecting people of all age groups.
One in every four elderly people suffers from loneliness
According to research conducted by WHO, one in four elderly people is a victim of loneliness. Apart from this, social isolation is common among five to 15 percent of teenagers. It has also been said in the report that these figures are low. The situation is much more dangerous than this. The United Nations health body has announced the formation of a new commission to promote social connections which will work in all countries and try to overcome loneliness of the people.
adverse consequences of loneliness
Studies also show that lack of social connectedness leads people to smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, laziness, obesity, air pollution and stress. WHO research says that social isolation also has a serious impact on physical and mental health. Studies show that it is linked to anxiety and depression and may also increase the risk of heart disease by 30 percent.
There will be serious consequences on health
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that high rates of social isolation and loneliness around the world will have serious consequences for health and well-being. Without enough strong social relationships, people are at risk for stroke, anxiety, dementia, depression, suicide, and more. He said the WHO Commission will help establish social connections and share promising interventions as a global health priority.
The commission will do this
This commission formed by WHO will have 11 members including American Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and African Union Youth Envoy, Chido Mpemba. This commission will play a big role in increasing social connections of people of all ages for three years and will outline solutions to build social connections on a large scale. Apart from this, the Commission will also decide how social connections work for the betterment of key communities and society.
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