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Lunar association with suicide.

P K Jones, S L Jones

    Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Suicide rates in Cuyahoga County showed a significant increase during the new moon phase, but not the full moon. This lunar phase variation in suicide occurrences warrants further investigation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Psychiatry
    • Epidemiology
    • Lunar Cycle Research

    Background:

    • Understanding environmental and temporal factors influencing suicide rates is crucial for public health.
    • Previous research has explored various external influences on human behavior and mental health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze suicide occurrences in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, between 1972 and 1975.
    • To investigate potential correlations between suicide rates and specific temporal factors, including lunar phases and holidays.

    Main Methods:

    • Tabulation of suicide data by year, month, day of the week, lunar phase, and holiday occurrence.
    • Statistical analysis to determine the significance of observed variations in suicide rates.

    Main Results:

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    • A statistically significant variation (p < .01) in suicide rates was observed in relation to lunar phase.
    • An increase in suicide rates was noted during the new moon phase.
    • No significant variation in suicide rates was found during the full moon phase.

    Conclusions:

    • Lunar phase, specifically the new moon, may be associated with altered suicide rates.
    • The precise mechanisms underlying the observed lunar phase correlation with suicide require further research.
    • While other factors were analyzed, only lunar phase showed a significant impact on suicide occurrences in this dataset.