Surgeon General Declares Loneliness Epidemic Affecting Half Of Americans; Increased Risk Of Death

Loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking according to a new report from the Surgeon General.
Nearly half of Americans experience loneliness with younger generations impacted the most, worsening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Loneliness is linked to a higher risk of anxiety, depression, dementia, heart disease, stroke, and premature death.
The Surgeon General's report calls for strengthening connections through community involvement, minimizing distractions, and reforming technology.
Failing to address loneliness could further divide and isolate society, costing billions in associated health care costs.