June 30, 2025|
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|5 months agoWHO Study: Global Loneliness Crisis Has Swiss Connection
Geneva-based WHO reveals one in six people worldwide affected by loneliness, with significant health and economic implications
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- One in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness
- Loneliness contributes to 871,000 deaths annually worldwide
- Lonely teenagers are 22% more likely to get worse grades
- One in three older people and one in four adolescents are socially isolated
By The Numbers
1/6
Global population affected by loneliness
871,000
Annual deaths linked to loneliness and social isolation
22%
Increased likelihood of worse grades among lonely teenagers
They Said
"Loneliness is a painful, subjective feeling that many of us experience when we don't have the relationships we need. In contrast, social isolation is an objective state in which there are few relationships or interactions."
"It is very important to have places and spaces in our lives where we can interact face-to-face with other people without being distracted by technology"
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Global Loneliness Crisis Revealed
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Health and Social Implications
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Digital Age Challenges
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Swedish Model: A Blueprint for Solutions
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