Loneliness - the epidemic no-one talks about

This episode is about loneliness. Why is loneliness an issue? What are the different types of loneliness and how do we define them?I look at this huge issue which is a global issue that can be deceptively hard to identify.Loneliness by country: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1222815/loneliness-among-adults-by-country/Social isolation and health: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.htmlLoneliness can be as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day: https://www.inc.com/amy-morin/americas-loneliness-epidemic-is-more-lethal-than-smoking-heres-what-you-can-do-to-combat-isolation.htmlIntergenerational connection: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/12/children-care-homes-residents-feel-more-humanSeal (Killer - live in Paris): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5xAyX_U2GM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.