超过三分之一的澳大利亚人,特别是年轻人和老年人受到孤独的影响,这促使人们呼吁采取有针对性的干预措施。 Loneliness impacts over a third of Australians, especially the young and elderly, prompting calls for targeted interventions.

在澳大利亚,孤独至少影响三分之一的人,对年轻和老年人口的影响最重。 In Australia, loneliness affects at least one in three people, hitting younger and older demographics hardest. 这一公共卫生问题提高了死亡率和未来健康问题的风险。 This public health issue boosts mortality rates and risks of future health problems. 专家们建议对从业者进行循证培训、建立社会联系,并为区域领域提供有针对性的资金。 Experts recommend evidence-based training for practitioners, social connections, and targeted funding for regional areas. 医生可以通过将有风险的个人与社区服务联系起来提供帮助. GPs can help by connecting at-risk individuals to community services. 新南威尔士老龄化问题理事会敦促采取有针对性的干预措施,以解决孤独问题,这个问题影响到每10个老年人中有6个老年人。 The Council on the Ageing NSW urges targeted interventions to tackle loneliness, which affects six in ten older adults.