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littlemissmartypants

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2. I agree, FT. Other research suggests...

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 04:59 PM

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The degree of loneliness someone feels acts as a more accurate social determinant of health than how much one socializes or how many friends someone has.

I believe that, like everything else, when we are dealing with health outcomes, it's specific to the individual and their needs.

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