World Health Organization (WHO) Revealing a new study that emphasizesLoneliness crisisThat is affecting the world By stating that loneliness is an important factor that leads to the death of many people And affect the population in an incredible high proportion
Latest report of WHO Point Loneliness can kill about 100 people per hour. Or more than 871,000 people per year around the world And has a population of 1 in 6 that is facingLonely feelingthis
Even though “Lonely“Will affect all ages But the youth groups and population in countries with low to medium income are especially fragile.
On the other hand, it was found that Strong social relationships That is related to better health and longer age.
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World Health Organization has provided limited “Social connection“It is a way that people are related and interacting with each other. As for loneliness, the feeling of suffering that occurs when there is a difference between social relationships and social relationships while social separation means a concrete social contact.
According to the World Health Organization’s report, loneliness affects people of all ages, but a group of young people and those who live in countries with low and medium income are especially fragile, with 1 in 6 of the world population receiving.The impact of loneliness
There is information stating that 17-21% of young people aged 13-29 years reported to feel lonely. And the highest rate is among teenagers. In addition, about 24% of the people in the country, low -income reports that they feel lonely. Which is twice of high -income country rates (about 11%)
- Health problem
- Low income and education
- Living alone
- Lack of sufficient community infrastructure and public policy
- Digital technology such as spending too much time in front of the screen and harmful online interaction Especially among young people Which has a negative impact on mental health
Even in the world that is connected by digital Many young people still feel lonely. Dr. Teros compressed, Hanomkeber Yezus, the World Health Organization, said “In an era where the possibility of connection is endless More and more people found themselves lonely and lonely. “
Loneliness and the impact on health and well -being
Loneliness and social separation increases the risk of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and premature death. Those who feel lonely will have two times the possibility of depression. And may also face anxiety and ideas, wanting to hurt yourself or commit more suicide
On the other hand, social links are useful in prevention throughout life, such as
- Reduce inflammation
- Reduce the risk of serious illness
- Promoting mental health
- Extend the life
The impact of loneliness also expanded to learning and employment. A lonely teenager tends to get 22% of the grades or qualifications and lonely adults may find that finding a job or maintaining work is more difficult. And may have less income over time at the community level, loneliness, casino, destroying social unity And causing billions of dollars to lose, produce and medical expenses
WHO’s social linking committee has planned a global operation in many dimensions. From policy levels, works in social participation To change social norms and create movement for social links
refer : World Health Organization