Why Death Risk Increases with Social Isolation
About this episode
Dr. Crystal Cené discusses the impact of social isolation on health risks, particularly in relation to cardiovascular health and health equity.
Dr. Crystal Cené is a General Internal Medicine physician, implementation scientist, and Professor of Medicine at UC San Diego, where she also serves as Chief Administrative Officer and Associate Chief Medical Officer for Health Equity. A nationally recognized health services and health equity researcher, she focuses on cardiovascular health, social and structural drivers of health, and patient- and family-centered care. She has led federally funded research studies and published extensively on interventions that reduce disparities and improve chronic disease outcomes. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Crystal Cené
Topics covered
- social isolation
- health equity
- cardiovascular health
- chronic disease
- disparities
Keywords
- death risk
- social isolation
- health disparities
- chronic disease outcomes
- health equity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: UC San Diego
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