Is equity considered in systematic reviews of interventions for mitigating social isolation and loneliness in older adults?

• Main Authors: Mohamad Tarek Madani (Author), Leen Madani (Author), Elizabeth Tanjong Ghogomu (Author), Simone Dahrouge (Author), Paul C. Hébert (Author), Clara Juando-Prats (Author), Kate Mulligan (Author), Vivian Welch (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Social isolation and loneliness affect one in four older adults in many regions around the world. Social isolation and loneliness are shown to be associated with declines in physical and mental health. Intersecting social determinants of health influence both the risk of being so...