‘As a caregiver you can break the taboo of loneliness’ — PW

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Social health can influence medication use

PW39


30-09-2022

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door Marianna Abadier

Foto Shiwai Ng

47% of adult Dutch people suffer from loneliness. The health effect of this is comparable to smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. Loneliness is an underexposed but important risk factor for reduced quality of life and premature death, says Marianna Abadier. In the Week against Loneliness, which has just started, extra attention will be paid to this.

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