Physicians advocate for addressing loneliness in routine health checks and chronic disease management due to its significant impact on health outcomes.
Research indicates loneliness and social isolation are as critical as traditional health factors, with U.S. Surgeon General likening it to smoking 15 cigarettes daily.
Loneliness prevalence surpasses that of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, highlighting its profound impact on individuals' mental and physical health.
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