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Loneliness, health, and mortality in old age: A national longitudinal study
Social Science & Medicine · 2012 · Vol. 74(6) · pp. 907–914
Ye Luo✉(Clemson University)Louise C. Hawkley(University of Chicago)Linda J. Waite(University of Chicago)John T. Cacioppo(University of Chicago)
Health disparities and outcomesPsychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionAging and Gerontology ResearchLonelinessHealth and Retirement StudySelf-rated healthGerontologyPublic healthLongitudinal studyFeelingMedicinePopulationPsychology
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AgedAged, 80 and overAgingDepressionFemaleHealth StatusHumansInterpersonal RelationsLonelinessLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedMortalitySocial SupportSocioeconomic Factors
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- National Institute on Aging
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