Home alone: the growth of one-person households
More people are choosing to live alone, and it's a growing trend. According to the United Nations, the proportion of one-person households is set to reach 35% by 2050. But while there are many personal and economic benefits associated with solo habitation, the consequences can also promote a worrying number of health issues.
So, is being home alone worth it? And what are the countries with the highest proportion of one-person households? Click through and find out more.
Figures set to rise by 2050
According to the UN, the proportion of one-person households globally rose from 23% in 1985 to 28% in 2018. This figure is expected to reach 35% by 2050.
Cognitive decline
Isolation can trigger cognitive decline, reduce sleep, and affect hormones—health issues that can ultimately promote the onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
