The Air We Breathe: A Hidden Factor in Suicide Risk The latest research linking air pollution to a heightened risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts is striking and unsettling.
Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have conducted a comprehensive meta analysis of 29 studies, revealing that exposure to airborne small particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide increases the risk of death by suicide, attempts, and ideation.
This study builds on previous research suggesting a connection between environmental pollution and mental health.