Addressing Loneliness

A Church's Guide to Responding to the U.S.S.G. Report on the Epidemic of Loneliness in America

The Report

In the United States, the Surgeon General (U.S.S.G.) is a public health official who makes recommendations to improve individuals’ health and reduce risk of illness and injury.

The Surgeon General’s office released a bombshell report calling loneliness an “epidemic” with deadly consequences.

Key Findings

Loneliness is deadlier than smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.
Loneliness is more dangerous than six alcoholic drinks a day.
Loneliness increases the risk of premature death by stroke, heart disease, etc. by 30%
1-in-2 Americans are crushed by loneliness.

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Front Door can help you find and reach those who are suffering from loneliness too much to come to hear you preach.

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