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Key findings from the 2005 survey - Social Capital and Health

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• Social capital can be defined as the resources available through membership of social networks or communities and can be measured by factors such as levels of contact with friends and family and social support.

• Taking part in organised groups and associations, social networks and having social support were associated with better general health.


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• More men than women reported having a severe lack of social support.

• Women were more likely to say they take part in at least one organised group.


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