Social isolation, loneliness and low dietary micronutrient intake amongst older people in England.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased risk of adverse health outcomes at older ages. This study evaluated whether isolation and loneliness are related to inadequate intake of micronutrients in the diet.

Methods

We tested associations between social isolation and loneliness and dietary micronutrient intake 2 years later in 3713 men and women (mean age 68.26, standard deviation 7.81 years) who completed two online 24-h dietary recalls. Associations of isolation and loneliness with intake of nine minerals and vitamins that fell below national recommendations were tested using logistic regressions, adjusting for age, gender, ethnicity, education, marital status, smoking and physical activity and total energy intake.

Results

The prevalenc

SUBMITTER: Steptoe A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11479707 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature