Jan Gurung

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Researcher in Centre for Loneliness Studies, Sheffield Hallam University

Jan is currently carrying out research on intergenerational living and the impact on health, wellbeing and levels of loneliness among older people and young adults. Her areas of expertise is student well-being, intergenerational living and loneliness.

Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, recently warned that “being socially disconnected” has a similar effect on mortality as smoking

Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, recently warned that “being socially disconnected” has a similar effect on mortality as smoking

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Jan Gurung

Researcher in Centre for Loneliness Studies, Sheffield Hallam University

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Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, recently warned that “being socially disconnected” has a similar effect on mortality as smoking

Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, recently warned that “being socially disconnected” has a similar effect on mortality as smoking

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Researcher in Centre for Loneliness Studies, Sheffield Hallam University

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Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, recently warned that “being socially disconnected” has a similar effect on mortality as smoking

Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

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Cardiac Electrophysiologist; The Royal Adelaide Hospital; Clinical Professor, The University of Adelaide

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