US EditionConnected Communities: Reducing the Impact of Isolation in Rural Areas
- The U.S. Surgeon General reported a trend of Americans spending more time alone.
- This trend has emerged over the last two decades, impacting social connections.
- Rural populations face a greater risk of isolation and limited access to care.
- CDC data indicates rural suicide rates are 64-68% higher than urban areas.
- Social isolation elevates risks of premature death and diseases like heart disease.
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Connected Communities: Reducing the Impact of Isolation in Rural Areas
(Family Features) Throughout history, humans’ ability to rely on one another has been crucial to survival. Despite modern developments that help individuals live with minimal human engagement, the human need to connect remains.
Emotional Responses and Perceived Threats Influence Community Resilience in
Hoboken, N.J., April 14, 2025 — The concept of community resilience has continued to gain significance in recent years, especially as societies grapple with the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme natural events like earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. Researchers, including Jose Ramirez-Marquez from Stevens Institute of Technology, have emphasized that tightly-knit communities often exhibit greater resilience when confront…
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