Psycho-social dimensions of cardiovascular risk: exploring the impact of social isolation and loneliness in middle-aged and older adults
This study underscores the significance of psychosocial factors in relation to CVD. Integrating assessments for social isolation, loneliness, and depression into routine healthcare could potentially aid in CVD prevention among middle-aged and elderly individuals. This study underscores the significance of psychosocial factors in relation to CVD, emphasizing the association between social isolation or loneliness and the heightened risk of CVD.
Authors
- Xiao Tan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3992-5812)
- Lilu Ding (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1748-4104)
- Jingyou Miao
- Jing Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7074-8351)
- Hui Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1346-0789)
- Yingjun Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9900-9053)
- Ruoqi Dai
- Jing Qian
Institutions
- Uppsala University (SE)
- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital (CN)
- Hangzhou Medical College (CN)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2024-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19885-w
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.61
Funders
- Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province