Who Dies Alone? Demographics, Underlying Diseases, and Healthcare Utilization Patterns of Lonely Death Individuals in Korea
Most lonely death cases involved male in their 50s, with a disproportionately high number of MA beneficiaries compared to the general population. Many of these individuals also experienced mental health issues or alcohol-related disorders. Preventing social isolation and strengthening social safety nets are critical to reducing the occurrence of lonely deaths.
Authors
- Jae-Ryun Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6776-3406)
- Yoon Hee Jun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4710-3061)
- Jieun Yun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4241-4274)
- Haibin Bai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5387-3305)
- Hye Yeon Koo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0387-4278)
- Hye-Jin Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0142-3406)
- Jin Yong Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7752-2697)
- Jee Hoon Sohn
- Min Jung Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7145-8009)
Institutions
- Seoul National University (KR)
- Cheongju University (KR)
- Seoul National University Hospital (KR)
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
- Published
- 2025-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.24.704
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.31