Loneliness as a Public Health Issue: The Impact of Loneliness on Health Care Utilization Among Older Adults

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Kerstin Gerst-Emerson · University of Georgia

Jayani Jayawardhana · University of Georgia

Abstract

Loneliness is a significant public health concern among elders. In addition to easing a potential source of suffering, the identification and targeting of interventions for lonely elders may significantly decrease physician visits and health care costs.

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Health disparities and outcomes Aging and Gerontology Research Health, psychology, and well-being

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Published in: American Journal of Public Health

Volume 105, Issue 5, pp. 1013-1019

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2014.302427

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Loneliness as a Public Health Issue: The Impact of Loneliness on Health Care Utilization Among Older Adults

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