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Living alone and mortality among older people in Västerbotten County in Sweden: a survey and register-based longitudinal study.

Nawi NgAiliana SantosaLars WeinehallGunnar Malmberg
Published in: BMC geriatrics (2020)
A significant association between living alone and mortality among the older adult population in Sweden was observed. Providing good social support for older people is important in preventing the negative health impact of living alone.
Keyphrases
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  • middle aged
  • coronary artery disease
  • social media
  • human health