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Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions
A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) points out that more than on
Although it’s hard to measure social isolation and loneliness precisely, there is strong evidence that many adults aged 50 and older are socially isolated or lonely in ways that put their health at risk.
Recent studies found that social isolation significantly increased a person’s risk of premature death from all causes, a risk that may rival those of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. Poor social relationships (characterized by social isolation or loneliness) was also associated with a 29% increased risk of heart disease.
Loneliness among heart failure patients was associated with a nearly 4 times increased risk of death, 68% increased risk of hospitalization, and 57
c. prove that the elderly experiencing loneliness and social isolation actually exist in the United States
d. convey the pain and sadness experienced by lonely and socially isolated elderly based on research
e. tell about the loneliness and unhappiness felt by the elderly who are socially isolated, as well as research findings
Jaaban: A
Pembahasan:
Soal menanyakan tujuan si penulis menulis teks.
Paragraf pertama menyampaikan bahwa kesepian dan isolasi sosial pada lansia adalah risiko kesehatan masyarakat yang serius yang memengaruhi sejumlah besar orang di Amerika Serikat.
Paragraf kedua menyampaikan hasil penelitian tentang dampak kesepian dan isolasi sosial yang dialami oleh para lansia.
Secara umum, teksnya membahas dampak buruk dari rasa kesepian dan isolasi sosial bagi mereka yang berusia tua.
Dengan demikian, tujuan teks tersebut adalah menyebarluaskan informasi tentang dampak rasa kesepian dan isolasi sosial pada lansia sehingga pilihan A tepat.