A mountain of research has linked loneliness to an increased risk of dementia, depression, anxiety, heart disease, stroke and early death. The county’s Board of Supervisors passed a resolution on Tuesday that declared loneliness a public health crisis and pledged to explore measures that promote social connection in the community.

Relative to white people, Black people face a higher risk of premature death linked to social isolation. Older adults have a higher risk of loneliness in general, since they are more likely to live alone or have chronic illnesses that limit their mobility or leave them homebound.

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    1 year ago

    with how hard tech has rallied against remote work this is 100% aimed at justifying return to office

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      1 year ago

      I really doubt this is behind the push. Tech that wants people in the office in silicon valley already forced everyone back to the office.