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How to Fix the Loneliness Epidemic | BoF VOICES 2021

The Business of Fashion Podcast

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Is There a Minister for Loneliness?

In 20 15, researchers at brigham young university discovered that the morbidity of loneliness is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. In 20 18, the u.K. Appointed a minister for loneliness. That same year, a student opinion in the new york times asked, should every country have a minister for lonely? It's not like that ever goes away. My friend jeremy's mam says we need eight hugs a day just to feel normal. Not even to feel fabulous, just to feelnormal. Coved.

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