Loneliness and Social Isolation are Public Health Issues
Loneliness and social isolation are now being recognized as public health issues in Ontario. Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. David D William, released his annual report in February 2019 called Connected Community Healthier together. The report highlights the growing evidence that loneliness and social isolation affects our health:- Six out of ten residents say they have a very or somewhat strong sense of community. Only four out of ten know many or most of their neighbours.
- Has negative effects on the body, mind and soul.
- People who are lonely are more likely to be in the top five percent of health care users.
