O3
May–August 2022
Association between particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, benzo pyrene air concentrations, suicide and suicide attempts in Poland
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/a ... 3422000173
Background and objectives
Certain air pollutants are associated with mental health conditions, like cognitive decline, depression and suicide. The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between long-term exposure to airborne concentrations of particulate matter (PM), sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) and suicide rates, suicide attempts and suicide attempts among people with mental disorder.
Results
Results of the study indicate that ozone is correlated with the rate of
suicide attempts, the rate of total suicides and attempts at suicide attempts among people with mental disorder (r = 0.548, p < 0.001; r = 0.371, p < 0.01; r = 0.422, p < 0.01, respectively). Independent predictors of suicide attempts were high ozone concentration (β = 0.00216, p < 0.001), high feminisation and a small number of beneficiaries of environmental social welfare per 10,000 population. Completed suicide rate was associated with increased air concentrations of PM10 particulate matter (b = 0.0003, p = 0.001; β = 0.003, p < 0.001), a high number of employees and a high level of total pollutant emissions (β = 0.00027, p = 0.031)...
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Ozone pollution during the COVID-19
https://acp.copernicus.org/articles/22/4471/2022/
... The satellite and in situ observational estimates of the changes in ozone pollution associated with the pandemic lockdown show a
significant enhancement of ozone in the VOC-limited regions of central and northern Europe and the Po Valley, as pointed out previously by models and in situ surface data (e.g. Menut et al., 2020; Ordóñez et al., 2020; Souri et al., 2021)
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MS
2024 May 11
Exploring suicidal ideation prevalence in multiple sclerosis patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: A study on the relationship between drug use and suicidal ideation
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38776600/
Conclusion: The study revealed a high prevalence of suicide ideation among MS patients, emphasizing the need for tailored comprehensive support. Factors contributing to SI included limited healthcare access, fear of COVID-19 complications, social isolation, and heightened anxiety. Recommendations for healthcare providers stress early diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and collaborative efforts to enhance the well-being of individuals with MS in Iran post-COVID-19.