Independent and interactive effects of wet bulb globe temperature and air pollution exposures on suicide mortality

Environment International 2026 Open access

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Authors: Dirga Kumar Lamichhane, James VanDerslice, Fred Lurmann, Nathan Pavlovic, Michael J. Staley, Douglas Tharp, Alina Peluso, Brandy M. Byrwa-Hill, Yalin Zhang, Anna R. Docherty, Hilary Coon, Amanda V. Bakian
DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2026.110152
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References: 84

Abstract

BACKGROUND: ) on suicide mortality. METHODS: on suicide. For exposure windows, we considered single days preceding suicide (lag 0 to 6) and their averages across preceding days (lag 0-1, 0-3, and 0-6). Analyses were stratified by season. RESULTS: levels. CONCLUSIONS: on suicide in the warm season, emphasizing the need for considering the combined effects of heat stress and air pollution in suicide prevention strategies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Climate Change and Health Impacts Air Quality and Health Impacts Thermal Regulation in Medicine

Publication details

Journal / source
Environment International
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
209
Pages
110152–110152
Publication date
21 February 2026
Language
EN