Study Links Smoking to Increased Loneliness in Older Adults

An analysis of over 50,000 older adults across 15 European countries found that current smokers reported higher loneliness scores than non-smokers.

The study, presented by Dr. Keir Philip, observed that the gap in loneliness between smokers and non-smokers widened over a two-year follow-up period.

Researchers suggest that smoking-related illnesses may limit mobility and social contact, contributing to the observed increase in isolation among the average 67-year-old participants.