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Amogh Raval

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The Silent Epidemic: Understanding and Addressing Loneliness in Our Connected World We live in an age of unprecedented connectivity. Our phones buzz with notifications, our feeds overflow with updates, and video calls bridge thousands of miles in seconds. Yet paradoxically, loneliness has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time—and the numbers are staggering. The Alarming Reality According to the World Health Organization's 2025 Commission on Social Connection, 1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by loneliness. This translates to approximately 100 deaths every hour—more than 871,000 deaths annually—linked directly to loneliness and social isolation. Who Is Most Vulnerable? The data reveals concerning patterns. Between 17-21% of young people aged 13 to 29 report feeling lonely, with teenagers experiencing the highest rates. Additionally, 24% of people in low-income countries—twice the rate of high-income nations—struggle with loneliness.

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