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Suicide in the Construction Industry: A Targeted Meta-analysis
Summary
Construction workers face a higher risk of suicide compared to the general population. This review found a pooled relative suicide risk of 1.25, highlighting the need for targeted mental health research in this industry.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychiatry
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Previous research indicates elevated suicide risk within the construction industry.
- A precise, updated risk assessment for construction workers is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the relative risk of suicide among construction industry employees.
- To provide a rigorous and targeted review of existing evidence.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across multiple databases (Medline, Psycinfo, Embase, Emcare, Web of Science, Scopus) and grey literature.
- Inclusion criteria focused on studies exclusively representing the construction industry with representative control groups.
- Random-effects meta-analysis was employed to pool data from eleven identified studies.
Main Results:
- Eleven studies were included, with seven used in the primary analysis.
- A pooled relative suicide risk of 1.25 (95% CI 1.03-1.52) was found, indicating increased risk.
- Sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of the findings despite high heterogeneity (I² = 98%).
Conclusions:
- Construction industry employees may experience an elevated risk of suicide.
- Further research with standardized methodologies is crucial for a more robust understanding.
- Future studies should consider cultural, socio-political factors, and specific suicide risk drivers.
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