Air pollution linked to higher suicide risk, international research suggests
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast say environmental pollution could be considered in suicide prevention strategies. Photograph: Tomasz Trybus/AlamyView image in fullscreenResearchers at Queen’s University Belfast say environmental pollution could be considered in suicide prevention strategies. Dr Jess Moody, the senior research and evidence manager at Samaritans, said: “While the reasons for suicide are complex, evidence shows that a variety of factors can impact suicide risk and we must not ignore the environments we live in, particularly inequalities around living conditions.
- ▪Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast say environmental pollution could be considered in suicide prevention strategies.
- ▪Photograph: Tomasz Trybus/AlamyView image in fullscreenResearchers at Queen’s University Belfast say environmental pollution could be considered in suicide prevention strategies.
- ▪Dr Jess Moody, the senior research and evidence manager at Samaritans, said: “While the reasons for suicide are complex, evidence shows that a variety of factors can impact suicide risk and we must not ignore the environments we live in, pa
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Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast say environmental pollution could be considered in suicide prevention strategies. Photograph: Tomasz Trybus/AlamyView image in fullscreenResearchers at Queen’s University Belfast say environmental pollution could be considered in suicide prevention strategies. Photograph: Tomasz Trybus/AlamyAir pollutionAir pollution linked to higher suicide risk, international research suggestsAnalysis of 29 studies highlights potentially heightened danger from small particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide Anna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondentTue 15 Sep 2026 17.30 EDTLast modified on Tue 15 Sep 2026 17.31 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAir pollution is associated with an increased risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts, according to…
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