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  • Suicide rates are demonstrably higher in high-altitude regions.
  • Potential contributing factors include hypoxia, population density, victim characteristics, and firearm access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct an integrative review of studies examining the association between high altitude and suicide.
  • To understand the potential mechanisms underlying this relationship.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was performed across major databases (Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane).
  • Studies meeting inclusion criteria were analyzed, synthesizing findings using modified Letts' criteria.

Main Results:

  • Six studies met the inclusion criteria, with sample sizes ranging from 8,871 to 596,704.
  • Five studies indicated a greater suicide risk for individuals at high altitudes.
  • High altitude was independently associated with suicide, with factors like mental healthcare access and hypoxia-related depression noted.

Conclusions:

  • Research since 2009 supports a link between high altitude and suicide rates at state/county levels.
  • Current data is insufficient to determine individual suicide risk based on altitude alone.
  • While hypoxia's impact on mood is hypothesized, individual factors are likely more influential.