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WHO: Loneliness Kills 871,000 Annually—Urgent Action Needed

7/1/2025

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A startling World Health Organization report reveals that loneliness plagues one in six people worldwide, contributing to approximately 871,000 deaths each year. This pervasive isolation heightens risks of stroke and depression, especially among youth and low-income communities. The WHO calls on governments and communities to foster social connections and tackle this urgent crisis.

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A startling World Health Organization report reveals that loneliness plagues one in six people worldwide, contributing to approximately 871,000 deaths each year. This pervasive isolation heightens risks of stroke and depression, especially among youth and low-income communities. The WHO calls on governments and communities to foster social connections and tackle this urgent crisis.