Health

Is loneliness a health issue that governments should address?

For

It leads to depression and physical illness.

Against

It is a personal matter, not a government's duty.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • That is how the government can get involved, in my opinion, by creating and maintaining quality public use spaces.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Loneliness has become a global public health concern, with governments and organizations taking action to address it.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • People do love more insular lives nowadays but I’m not sure it’s the government’s job to fix that
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • it boils down to a problem fostered by individuals, not government.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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