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#511 - Max Dickins - Does Anyone Care About Male Loneliness?
Modern Wisdom
The Dilemma of Men's Isolation
Men face more severe mental and physical health outcomes when they experience significant life changes like bereavement, divorce, or retirement, which often lead to increased isolation. Public health funerals, where the government buries individuals due to lack of family or funds, highlight the extreme loneliness some men face as they age. Surprisingly, men are three times more likely to have public health funerals than women, despite women being statistically more likely to live alone. The depth of men's isolation is emphasized by the paradox of this situation, showcasing the unique challenges men experience in seeking companionship and support in older age.
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