Key result
Hispanic adults with cardiovascular disease linked to ~31% higher loneliness prevalence versus non-Hispanic adults.
Why the study?
Loneliness and social isolation pose significant risks for health including higher CVD incidence, poorer outcomes, and earlier mortality, prompting an assessment of loneliness and support in US adults with CVD.
Cross-Sectional
Absolute Event Rate: 56.3% vs 43%
p-value: p=<0.0001
Hispanic adults with cardiovascular disease experience significant disparities in loneliness and lack of social support compared to non-Hispanic adults, highlighting the need for culturally tailored interventions to improve social connection.
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Supports screening for loneliness in Hispanic adults with CVD; leaves open whether interventions improve outcomes.
Falk et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease. Hispanic ethnicity vs. Non-Hispanic ethnicity was evaluated on Feeling lonely (always/usually/sometimes) (p=<0.0001). Hispanic adults with cardiovascular disease had a significantly higher prevalence of feeling lonely (56.3% vs. 43.0%) compared to non-Hispanic adults.
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