Definition
Adults who have a low level of contact and interaction with family, friends, neighbors, the broader community and other sources of social support. Social isolation may be due to a number of factors including age, loss of a spouse, living alone, death of family members or friends, retirement, disabilities, poor health, transportation issues, place of residence, low self-esteem or poverty.
URL Name
YJ-9150
Third Level Code
YJ-9150
Taxonomy Code
YJ-9150
Parent Code
YJ
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YJ
Publication Status
Online