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Research conducted in the United States found that very hot days combined with high levels of air pollution can significantly increase the short term risk of suicide.
The study found a strong synergistic effect between heat and nitrogen dioxide, particularly during the warm season.Suicide rates in the United States have shown an upward trend since the late 1990s, prompting the scientific community to investigate more deeply the factors that may increase risk among the population. Among the most concerning elements identified by specialists are environmental factors such as air pollution and extreme temperatures.
A new study provides evidence that the combination of these two factors may be particularly dangerous. According to the research, during the warmest months of the year, high levels of air pollution can amplify the effects of extreme heat and significantly raise the risk of suicide.
“The two week period leading up to a suicide is a critical time for intervention”, explained Amanda Bakian, associate research professor of psychiatry at University of Utah Health and researcher at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute. “We are
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