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The meteorological factors associated with suicide
Mirko Kordić1, Dragan Babić, Bozo Petrov
1Health Centre Siroki Brijeg, Bosnia and Herzegovina. mirkokordic@gmail.com
Collegium Antropologicum
|April 21, 2010
Summary
Changes in weather conditions, not acute weather itself, may trigger suicidal behavior. This study analyzed meteorological factors during suicide attempts, finding links between weather shifts and increased risk, particularly in April.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Psychology
- Public Health
- Meteorology
Background:
- Historical associations exist between weather conditions and suicidal behavior.
- Understanding the precise relationship between meteorological factors and suicide is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze meteorological conditions during suicide attempts.
- To investigate the potential link between changes in meteorological factors and suicidal behavior frequency.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study analyzed suicide attempts in Mostar from January 2003 to January 2006.
- Meteorological data from the days of attempts, the preceding day, and monthly averages were compared.
Main Results:
- Meteorological factors on days with suicidal behavior were similar to the preceding day.
- Significant differences were observed between suicidal behavior days and monthly averages, with lower maximum pressure and pressure gradients on risk days.
- April showed the highest frequency of suicide attempts.
Conclusions:
- Meteorological factors may not act as acute stressors for suicidal behavior.
- Changes in meteorological factors over time could be a trigger for suicide attempts.
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