Loneliness and isolation in the U.S. in 2018, by physical or mental health condition

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Preeti Vankar,
Nov 29, 2023
In the United States, 40 percent of people who say that they have a debilitating disability or chronic disease report experiencing loneliness and social isolation. This statistic shows the proportion of people experiencing loneliness and social isolation in the U.S. in 2018, by their physical or mental health condition.

Proportion of people experiencing loneliness and social isolation in the U.S. in 2018, by physical or mental health condition

CharacteristicHave a debiliatating disability or chronic diseaseHave been told by a medical professional that they have a serious mental health condition
People reporting loneliness or social isolation 40% 47%
People not reporting loneliness or social isolation 14% 15%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Percentage of respondents40%40%14%14%47%47%15%15%Have a debiliatating disability or chronic diseaseHave been told by a medical professional that they have a serious mental health conditionPeople reporting loneliness or social isolationPeople not reporting loneliness or social isolation
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%

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Release date

August 2019

Region

United States

Survey time period

April 18 to May 23, 2018

Number of respondents

1,003 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI)

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