Social isolation increases cancer risk in UK adults

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Social isolation, not loneliness, is linked to a modest increase in overall cancer risk. A UK Biobank study of over 350,000 adults found this association was stronger in women and partly tied to socioeconomic factors, unhealthy behaviors, and inflammation. The research suggests social conditions and lifestyle can influence long-term cancer outcomes, though it demonstrates association, not causation.


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