Loneliness, living alone and risk of cardiovascular disease among older adults in China.

Siyue TanDong LiuYuyi ZhangShengnan LiKe ZhangZaixiang Tang Hui Zuo

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2024)

Loneliness was an independent risk factor for CVD among Chinese older adults. Our findings underscore the importance of addressing loneliness in the prevention of CVD among older individuals, especially those who live alone.

Keyphrases

social support
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
depressive symptoms
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
coronary artery disease