The Impact of Loneliness on Health
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What is the equivalent health risk of being without a close friend according to some studies?

  • Drinking 2 liters of soda per day
  • Not exercising for a week
  • Smoking 15 cigarettes a day (correct)
  • Smoking 5 cigarettes a day
  • What is the challenge in measuring friendships?

  • Counting the number of friends on social media
  • Both quality and quantity of friendships are difficult to measure (correct)
  • Defining the quality of a friendship
  • Only the quantity of friendships is difficult to measure
  • Why do people struggle to admit to loneliness?

  • Because they are ashamed of their social media presence
  • Because they are worried about being judged by others
  • Because loneliness is a stigmatized condition (correct)
  • Because they are not aware of their loneliness
  • What is the term used to describe the rise in people lacking close friends?

    <p>Friendship recession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to pay attention to the state of friendships in society?

    <p>Because friendships are a foundation of human relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of having close friends in times of crisis?

    <p>They can provide emotional support and a shoulder to cry on</p> Signup and view all the answers

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