The association between loneliness and depressive symptoms among adults aged 50 years and older: a 12-year population-based cohort study

Analysis (n=4211;English Longitudinal Study of Ageing) found higher loneliness (LN) scores at baseline linked to higher depression (DP) symptom severity scores during 12 years follow-up. It was estimated 11–18% of cases of DP could potentially be prevented if LN were eliminated.

The Lancet Psychiatry