The Problem
The fragility of hyper individualism and the nuclear family are leaving us lonely and stressed.
Mia Birdsong, How We Show Up
Photo by M.T ElGassier on Unsplash
Key Data
86%
of Americans do not feel connected to their local community
79%
of U.S. young adults report experiencing loneliness, and 59% of adults.
29%
poor or insufficient social connection is associated with increased risk of disease, including a 29% increased risk of heart disease and a 32% increased risk of stroke
26%
Loneliness and social isolation increase the risk for premature death by 26% and 29% respectively
Top Ten Factors of Longevity
Dr Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a researcher at Brigham Young University focused on the long-term health effects of social connection. Her work has been seminal in the recognition of social isolation and loneliness as risk factors for early mortality.
Definitions
Building and sustaining your village is a matter of life and death.
Susan Pinker, author of The Village Effect