A study released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 6.4% of adults living alone had feelings of depression in 2021, compared with 4.1% of adults living with others.
Overall, 4.5% of adults reported feelings of depression in 2021, with a higher proportion among women (5.2%) than men (3.7%).
Among Hispanic adults living alone, 7.3% reported feelings of depression compared with 3.2% from that group who lived with others.
Approximately 6.7% of Black adults living alone reported depression versus 4.5% living with others, while 6.3% of white adults living alone reported depression compared with 4.3% who lived with others.
While a higher percentage of adults living alone reported feelings of depression compared to those living with others across all household income levels, a higher proportion was found among poorer adults.
Persons:
”, Vivek Murthy
Organizations:
Valentine's, Centers for Disease Control, U.S
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U.S, San Mateo County, Silicon