What Is a Silent Stroke?

Some British activists have called for action as soon as possible to deal with the "silent epidemic" among the elderly-loneliness. More than half of British people over 75 live alone. About 1 million Britons are reportedly feeling lonely. An activist said, "Loneliness has become a silent epidemic in Britain, and society should take responsibility for it." [1]

Silent epidemic

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Silent epidemics refer to loneliness that is prevalent among the elderly. Loneliness is an epidemic that spreads wildly in cities. This plague is doomed to no one to escape. And this lonely silent epidemic is similar to anxiety or work stress and affects heart function in older people.

Silent epidemic
Silent epidemic
Studies show that loneliness can increase a person's chance of suffering a heart attack or stroke by nearly a third. The effects of social isolation are similar to anxiety or work stress.
Some British activists have called for action as soon as possible to deal with the "silent epidemic" among the elderly-loneliness. More than half of British people over 75 live alone. About 1 million Britons are reportedly feeling lonely. An activist said, "Loneliness has become a silent epidemic in Britain, and society should take responsibility for it." [1]

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