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Norwegians among the least lonely in Europe. The welfare state, health, and culture explain a lot, according to researchers.


The Nordic countries stand out with a low prevalence of loneliness. The welfare state, health and culture explain a lot. This is revealed in a new book about loneliness in Europe.

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