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Social isolation ‘as bad for your health as smoking’

Social isolation ‘as bad for your health as smoking’

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Having a small social network is as bad for your health as smoking, according to a new study. Researchers from Yale University showed that a person’s position in the social network is associated with blood markers of stress. They discovered that the more people who would call you a friend the lower the levels of fibrinogen, a predictor of heart attack and stroke, in your blood. However, reeling off a long list of those we consider friends does not have the same effect. The number of friends and relatives named by an individual, reflecting the perceived social network, is only weakly related to fibrinogen levels. The association between social isolation and fibrinogen is comparable to the effect of smoking, and greater than that of low education, a conventional measure of socioeconomic disadvantage, the scientists said. What matters is how others see us, not how we see them. Biggest health risks Ischaemic heart disease, also known as coronary heart disease, and stroke are the biggest health risks of social isolation and thes conditions are also the two leading causes of death worldwide. Most recent figures from the ONS show that there are 7.7 million one-person households in the UK – an increase of almost 16.7 per cent since 1996. Of these, 54 per cent comprised one woman and 46 per cent one man. People living alone now account for one in every 3.5 households. Research published last month showed that 1.3 million older people spend two months a year alone. The survey of 1,000 over 65-year-olds, found 11 per cent said they spent five days or more a month without seeing anyone. The scientists, writing in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, said: “The magnitude of the relationship is considerable, with social isolation in our study population… predicting elevations in fibrinogen comparable to the effect of smoking.”

Read more at: https://inews.co.uk/essentials/news/health/social-network-isolation-stress-levels-smoking/

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Lisa Vanderburg

hace 7 años #15

#18
Actually - I hear you David; even perceived social rejection is enough, so it doesn't have to be real. My BFF and most beloved sister was a shut-in. She saw herself as ugly in every possible way and she didn't want people to see. She was beautiful in every possible way!

David Navarro López

hace 7 años #14

#16
Lisa i appreciate your answer. If someone feels like Shrek the ogre, the fear of being socially refused could be the reason. The real life case i have in mind (in fact, three of them) have in common that they have chosen a decadent behaviour which they feel confortable on it, while is not socially accepted.

Harvey Lloyd

hace 7 años #13

Isolation is a cause and effect process. The cause and effect is based on how you answer the question, How am i relevant to others? The game of life is a journey whereby we enrich ourselves and others through participation. When the enrichment is side tracked through unrealistic expectations of others then we begin the journey of isolation. Isolation is a long term journey, once we arrive it becomes difficult to transition, as time out of isolation is in direct proportion to time it took to arrive. In looking from the outside in it appears that isolation may be caused by others and in some cases is, but more often than not isolation is a lifestyle that others could not merge. Which exacerbates the cycle.

Lisa Vanderburg

hace 7 años #12

#5
You have a point @David Navarro Lopez, but I think those who isolate themselves do so out of fear, not laziness. Some of us do not have the confidence, are psychologically re-wired, or are impaired by life-changes. I think all mentioned does lead to a sort of laziness, but I think a better term would be hopelessness? As Lisa \ud83d\udc1d Gallagher mentions her step-father as an example of loss, aging, broken patterns, habit...all the attitudes that stand in the way of healthy social living. It's enormously difficult for him to be expected to change his ways after he lost his life-partner and has led a [theoretically] normal life. It would require a gargantuan change that the elderly particularly are less able to do. I have seen it happen - this 'change-of-mind', but only once. My father-in-law lost his wife all too early. He was about 78 then. After a year or so, he decided that he would change his mind. It was really incredible to see! He got out, travelled to see family and grandchildren, downsized etc. He lived until 85 years. What was curious is the reason he did it; for his wife, for all the times he didn't do what she wanted to do, go where she wanted to go. God bless him! Thank you Fernando for this very important reminder that we NEED other people!
#14
Muchas gracias Ana Cubillos!!

Fran 🐝 Brizzolis

hace 7 años #10

#12
No se merecen... Siempre es un placer!!
#11
Gracias Fran Brizzolis!

Fran 🐝 Brizzolis

hace 7 años #8

Yo diría que es mucho peor incluso.... Por que muchas veces no depende tanto de ti como el fumar... No suele ser una decisión que tu hayas tomado libremente.... Buen post Fernando \ud83d\udc1d Santa Isabel Llanos

Devesh 🐝 Bhatt

hace 7 años #7

There is a big difference between isolation and solitude. My experience, society conditions within a set framework and make people assume it as a necessity. A cigarette would never say, smoke me, but society would entice you and say, without me you are nothing. If a person is not dependent on social certifications, then it's the first step to enjoying solitude and entering the social space with self esteem.
#3
#5 Thanks for comment
#2
Thanks to you Lisa \ud83d\udc1d Gallagher

David Navarro López

hace 7 años #4

Katja Bader you will like this article

David Navarro López

hace 7 años #3

There is people who deliberatelly cut relationships and get willingly socially isolated claiming they are introvert. In my opinion, they are just too lazy or too scared to maintain relationships, which implies commitment and sometimes, hard work.

Lisa Gallagher

hace 7 años #2

#3
Thanks Michele Williams. Being a friend to others is something that comes easily for many of us, for others, they need those friends! I see you as the type of person who is there if someone needs a friend :))

Lisa Gallagher

hace 7 años #1

I'm glad I came across this buzz Fernando \ud83d\udc1d Santa Isabel Llanos. This is an important topic. Since my mom died last year I see my out going Step dad isolating more and I feel helpless because he lives 2 hours from me. He's all alone in the large home they built together years ago. His friends are from Church but they only see each other on Sundays. I have seen this with others too, isolation leads to depression which does lead to health issues. Thank you for bringing this topic up!

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