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The Silent Epidemic of Loneliness - The Financial Daily

Summary by The Financial Daily
In an age where digital connectivity is at our fingertips, a paradox quietly thrives: more people than ever feel alone. Loneliness, once dismissed as an emotional state, is now recognized as a critical public health issue. Research published in PLOS Medicine shows that chronic loneliness poses a mortality risk equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Its health consequences are more severe than those of obesity and physical inactivity. The cos…

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Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) broke the news in Zürich, Switzerland on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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