@Reb Yid פאר אלע וואס וואוינען אין אמעריקא, עס טוט מיר לייד אייך צו זאגן, אבער אמעריקא שטייט נישט גוט אויפן סקעיל פון סאושל וועלביאינג, קען זיין אין די היימישע געגנטער איז בעסער אין דעם הינזיכט ווי דער דורכשניט, אבער אין אלגעמיין, מאכט איין גוגל סירטש.
The United States is facing a significant loneliness epidemic, with over 80% of adults experiencing some degree of loneliness. According to a study of nearly 50,000 people, loneliness affects people across all age groups, with younger adults, women, and those with less formal education reporting higher levels of loneliness.¹
*Demographics Most Affected:*
- *Young Adults:* 79% of young adults report feeling lonely, with 30% of respondents aged 18-34 feeling lonely every day or several times a week.
- *Women:* Women are more prone to loneliness than men, with 59% of women feeling lonely compared to 57% of men.
- *Low-Income Individuals:* 68% of individuals earning less than $50,000 per year report feeling lonely.² ³
*Consequences of Loneliness:*
- Increased risk of premature death by 26%
- Higher risk of heart disease, stroke, anxiety, depression, dementia, and respiratory illnesses
- Shortened life expectancy by roughly 15 years
*Addressing Loneliness:*
- The U.S. Surgeon General has declared loneliness a public health concern and is working to address it through community and public health initiatives.
- Strategies to combat loneliness include spending time with family and friends, joining groups or clubs, volunteering, and getting to know neighbors.
