The midlife health penalty: A systematic review and meta-analysis of loneliness and health-related quality of life in adults aged 40-65.

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Title: The midlife health penalty: A systematic review and meta-analysis of loneliness and health-related quality of life in adults aged 40-65.
Authors: Ugwu LE; Faculty of Humanities, North-West University, Cnr Albert Luthuli/University Drive, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa. Electronic address: law.ugwu@gmail.com., White JA; Division of Health & Society, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Electronic address: janine.white@wits.ac.za., Hlungwani TM; Division of Health & Society, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Electronic address: Tintswalo.Hlungwani@wits.ac.za.
Source: Maturitas [Maturitas] 2026 Jul; Vol. 210, pp. 108996. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 May 22.
Publication Type: Journal Article; Systematic Review; Meta-Analysis; Review
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