There is only passing reference in the article to the health effects of living alone. (Chad, who has never lived alone, says he would "be a fat, out-of-work alcoholic".)
"The data showed those living alone was associated with a 21 per cent greater chance of dying of all causes, when compared to those living with someone".
For instance, a quote from from this article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2062934/Quick-better...
"The data showed those living alone was associated with a 21 per cent greater chance of dying of all causes, when compared to those living with someone".