Higher temperatures increase suicide rates in the United States and Mexico

Volume: 8, Issue: 8, Pages: 723 - 729
Published: Jul 23, 2018
Abstract
Linkages between climate and mental health are often theorized but remain poorly quantified. In particular, it is unknown whether the rate of suicide, a leading cause of death globally, is systematically affected by climatic conditions. Using comprehensive data from multiple decades for both the United States and Mexico, we find that suicide rates rise 0.7% in US counties and 2.1% in Mexican municipalities for a 1 °C increase in monthly average...
Paper Details
Title
Higher temperatures increase suicide rates in the United States and Mexico
Published Date
Jul 23, 2018
Volume
8
Issue
8
Pages
723 - 729
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