Adequate social support can reduce risk of all-cause mortality by up to 45% and cardio-cerebrovascular mortality by 60%.

Evidence

The protective effect of social support on all-cause and cardio-cerebrovascular mortality (Nature/Nature Research)

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim
• XREF: connects to: Trusting relationships can bring comfort during difficult times. — Crews, Harry, A childhood the biography of a place, 1026; Emotional support is an important protective factor for dealing with life’s difficulties. — Manage stress: Strengthen your support network; Social relationships serve as buffers against stress and protective factors against risk for disease. — Recent Developments in the Study of Social Relationships, Stress Responses, and Physical Health

Related

• Social relationships serve as buffers against stress and protective factors against risk for disease. (similarity 0.81)
• Emotional support is an important protective factor for dealing with life’s difficulties. (similarity 0.80)
• Social support includes emotional support, belonging in a social community, being valued, practical help, and information and guidance. (similarity 0.79)
• Social isolation and loneliness were associated with a 32% and 14% higher risk of all-cause mortality. (similarity 0.79)