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Air pollution linked to higher suicide risk, international research suggests

The Guardian World Tuesday 15 September 2026, 21:30 UTC By Anna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondent 1 min read
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Analysis of 29 studies highlights potentially heightened danger from small particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide Air pollution is associated with an increased risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts, according to research. Environmental pollution is known to be associated with poorer mental health but its role in suicide risk is less well understood. Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast examined whether air, noise, light, and water pollution could influence the risk of death by suicide...

Analysis of 29 studies highlights potentially heightened danger from small particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide

Air pollution is associated with an increased risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts, according to research.

Environmental pollution is known to be associated with poorer mental health but its role in suicide risk is less well understood. Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast examined whether air, noise, light, and water pollution could influence the risk of death by suicide and suicidal behaviours.

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