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Saturday, July 4, 2026
Socially isolated people live shorter lives.
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Consensus
Well-supported — high-quality sources agree
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What we can confirm
The claim is supported by substantial evidence: multiple authoritative reviews and studies find that social isolation is associated with higher all-cause mortality and reduced longevity, meaning socially isolated people tend to live shorter lives on average.[6][8][7]
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