Photo: Milovan MilenkovićAccording to the latest census, single households dominate in Serbia, and according to the latest scientific studies - lonely people live shorter lives. The community suffers the most from this
The assumption that the latest population and household census will show that we live in the land of the lonely is confirmed.
The latest results on that topic came from the Jablanica district: out of 63.693 households, 14.892 have only one resident. On average it is 2,76.
It has been previously calculated that at the level of Serbia, single households are the most represented, there are 29,9 percent of them. Most single people live in Belgrade, where every third household is single (33,4 percent), just like in Vojvodina (30,8 percent).
Looking at the municipalities, the most singles are in Crna Trava, almost every other household is single (48,5 percent of them). The Belgrade municipalities of Stari Grad (45,2 percent), Vračar (43,5 percent) and Savski Venac (42,4 percent) follow. Gadzin Khan and Babushnica are also on the same list.
Recent research in the world has shown that loneliness affects health. The findings of the study, which were published in the journal "Nature", showed that in cases of social isolation and loneliness, the risk of mortality from all causes increased by up to 29 percent.
The study included more than 2,2 million people from different groups around the world.
Specifically, social isolation was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease mortality, while socially isolated breast cancer patients faced higher cancer mortality.
The consequences of the loneliness epidemic go beyond the health of the individual, the study concludes. They affect human communities as a whole.
Disease and all-cause mortality rates are lower in communities with stronger social cohesion compared to those lacking social capital. They are more resistant to natural disasters and have less violence.
Therefore, addressing social connectedness has become an urgent public health issue, alongside the fight against tobacco use, obesity and addiction.
The authors of the study believe that it is necessary to invest in strategies that mitigate the epidemic of loneliness. These include strengthening social infrastructure by providing shared spaces and activities to facilitate social connection, developing public policies that prioritize fostering connections, and mobilizing the health sector to identify and support individuals at risk of isolation.
Undoubtedly, says the conclusion, the aforementioned strategies will require significant investment and cooperation from multiple stakeholders. However, the social and economic costs of inaction are too great to ignore. By addressing social isolation and loneliness, we can improve individual well-being and build healthier, more resilient communities for the benefit of all.
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