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UCLA composite loneliness measure and percentage of lonely respondents by year and meal type.
| Home-delivered meals | Congregate meals | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5.02 (37.6%) |
4.04 (19.2%) |
4.53 (28.4%) |
| 2021 | 5.03 (37.1%) |
4.56 (24.8%) |
4.79 (31.0%) |
| Total | 5.02 (37.3%) |
4.30 (22.0%) |
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UCLA scores range from 3 to 9 with higher numbers indicating higher levels of loneliness. Percent identifying as lonely are in parentheses.
