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Loneliness was measured using the UCLA Loneliness Scale. Associations with socio-demographic, health, and social factors were explored through regression models. Health behaviors were compared between lonely and non-lonely groups.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The prevalence of moderate and severe loneliness was 24% (n = 60) and 16% (n = 40), respectively. 40% (n = 100) were found to be lonely. Widowhood (55\/125, OR 3.67), living alone (75\/125, OR 1.85), social isolation (90\/125, OR 2.38), recent bereavement (68\/125, OR 1.69), depression (85\/125, OR 6.52), and disability (70\/125, OR 6.35) were significant predictors of loneliness (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.05). Lonely elders had poorer diet, exercise, sleep, increased smoking, screen time, reduced medical checkups, and social engagements versus non-lonely peers (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.05).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Loneliness was highly prevalent among 40% of elderly Indians and strongly linked to adverse health behaviors. 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