Today, many countries are facing the problem of loneliness. According to a British commission, more than nine million UK citizens feel lonely some, or even all of the time. Reports from other countries like the US and Australia suggest similar findings. Young people may experience loneliness due to the popularity of social media, while the elderly may live alone and have no one to talk to. Loneliness can have negative effects on people’s health. A study showed that feeling lonely or being alone for a long time could reduce an individual’s lifespan by 15 years.
现今，许多国家都面临孤独的问题。据一个英国委员会表示，有超过九百万英国公民有时或甚至一直都感到寂寞。来自其他如美国和澳洲等国家的报告也显示相似的结果。年轻人或许会因为社群媒体的普及经历孤独，而年长者可能独居没有能聊天的对象。孤独会对人们的健康产生负面影响。研究显示长时间感到孤单或独自一人会减少一个人十五年的寿命。
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