Study links air pollution to death by suicide, suicidal thoughts

September 16, 2026 3:44 PM

Study links air pollution to death by suicide, suicidal thoughts

A review of available evidence has linked exposure to air pollutants with an increased risk of death by suicide or suicidal thoughts, with particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) posing the greatest risks. The findings, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, underscore the need to consider environmental exposures as potentially modifiable risk factors in suicide prevention strategies, researchers said. The team from Queen’s University Belfast in t...

Maternal exposure to PM2.5 may lead to adverse birth outcomes: Study

November 30, 2024 12:14 PM

Maternal exposure to PM2.5 may lead to adverse birth outcomes: Study

Pregnant women’s exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) may alter immune responses, potentially leading to adverse birth outcomes, according to a new study.   While previous research has linked PM2.5 exposure to maternal and child health complications, including preeclampsia, low birth weight, and developmental delays in early childhood, the new study, published in 'Science Advances', is the first to specifically examine the relationship between PM2.5 and maternal and fetal heal...