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Studies: Social Distancing Is Good For Health, But Social Isolation Isn't
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Published on May 21, 2020 - Duration: 00:39s
Studies: Social Distancing Is Good For Health, But Social Isolation Isn't
It's well known that social distancing can help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
But according to UPI, two new studies reveal social isolation may have the opposite effect and also lead to other health problems. The studies show that socially isolated people are nearly 50 percent more likely to die from any cause.
What's more, older isolated people, especially those in residential nursing homes, are at much higher risk for the often life-threatening illness.
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