[Epidemiological Findings on Social Isolation and Loneliness]

Several studies have indicated associations between social isolation and loneliness, mortality, stroke, diabetes mellitus, and other diseases. Preventing social isolation and loneliness is vital to achieving social well-being. Some good practices that prevent social isolation and loneliness, for instance providing local gatherings such as Kayoinoba, have been reported. Medical practitioners are required to connect people suffering from social isolation and loneliness to local support staff and cooperate with local governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations to tackle social isolation and loneliness.