The Role of Primary Care in the Social Isolation and Loneliness Epidemic.
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Abstract
The United States is facing a social isolation and loneliness crisis. In response, the US Surgeon General issued an advisory in May 2023 recommending actions that health care, community programs, and social services can take to collaboratively improve social connection. Primary care has a critical role to play in implementing the Surgeon General's recommendations. We present social isolation and loneliness as medical issues and highlight next steps for the primary care sector to combat this epidemic.<i>Annals</i> Early Access article.
Medical subject headings
- Loneliness
- Social Isolation
- Primary Health Care