Scientists from University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center found that stronger online connections between people of different socioeconomic statuses on the social network Facebook (the company owned by Meta is considered extremist and is banned in Russia) is associated with a lower risk of fatal cardiovascular disease. . This was reported by SciTechDail.
In the study, scientists evaluated the strength of people’s social connections in the United States. To do this, they analyzed the Facebook accounts of many users. Researchers noted in which regions, especially those with higher socioeconomic status, had more online friends. It was noted that only the friendship status was tracked in broadcasts or messages, without recording the level of participation in communication.
The scientists then compared these data to premature death rates from cardiovascular disease in the same regions. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 900,000 people who died between the ages of 25 and 65.
They found that areas with stronger friendships with people of higher socioeconomic status experienced fewer premature deaths from serious cardiovascular disease. This pattern continued at both national and regional levels.
Scientists have suggested that making friends (in person or online) with people of higher socioeconomic status can increase a person’s awareness of opportunities for better education, jobs, healthy habits, and other important life benefits. These beneficial social connections influence not only a person’s economic prospects but also their long-term health outcomes.
Previously was named The main factor in people’s addiction to the phone.