Evaluation of Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Cardiovascular Disease Among Older Women in the US.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Social isolation and loneliness are increasing public health concerns and have been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among older adults.

Objective

To examine the associations of social isolation and loneliness with incident CVD in a large cohort of postmenopausal women and whether social support moderated these associations.

Design, setting, and participants

This prospective cohort study, conducted from March 2011 through March 2019, included community-living US women aged 65 to 99 years from the Women's Health Initiative Extension Study II who had no history of myocardial infarction, stroke, or coronary heart disease.

Exposures

Social isolation and loneliness were ascertained using validated questionnaires.

Main outc

SUBMITTER: Golaszewski NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8811637 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature