‘People can feel lonely in a crowd’

• Loneliness is a significant health concern affecting older women, who may experience social isolation despite being surrounded by others
• Subjective feelings of disconnection can occur regardless of actual social presence, highlighting the psychological nature of loneliness
• GPs should screen for loneliness during consultations with older female patients as it may present as a hidden health risk with potential impacts on physical and mental wellbeing

Dawn French discusses loneliness, particularly among older women, on Woman's Hour.

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