Influence of loneliness and social isolation on the diagnosis and treatment of Japanese patients with advanced lung cancer: a prospective cohort study

Background: Social determinants of health (SDHs) are social factors that affect human health; loneliness and isolation core SDH factors. There is a possibility SDHs related to passive decision-making. However, few studies have evaluated SDHs, especially loneliness, among lung cancer patients. This study aims investigate the effects on diagnosis treatment Japanese