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The prevalence of loneliness across 113 countries: systematic review and meta-analysis
BMJ 2022; 376 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2021-067068 (Published 09 February 2022) Cite this as: BMJ 2022;376:e067068Linked Editorial
We need a public health approach to loneliness
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