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Regional Exposure to Air Pollution and Health Behaviors as a Risk Factor for Suicide Attempt: The Seventh Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), 2016-2017, Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Jung Nam Sohn

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Abstract

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study is to identify the influencing factors of fine particleconcentration levelby region and health behaviors on suicide attempts.Method/Statistical Analysis: This study used the 7th (2016-2017) primitive data disclosed by the NationalHealth Nutrition Examination Survey. Considering the design features of the sample data, it is analyzed witha complex sampling method by reflecting stratas, clusters, and weight. The data were analyzed using logisticregression analysis of the complex sampleusing the SPSS/WIN 18.0 program.Findings: As a result of logistic regression analysis, the provability of suicide attempt was 12.32 times(95% CI 5.33-28.49, p<.001) higher in depression diagnosis group, 5.55 times (95% CI 1.87-16.46, p=.002)higher in 10 or more drinks in single session group, 2.48 times (95% CI 1.07-5.73, p=.003) higher in highperceived stress group, and 0.1 unit increase in Health-related Quality of life (? = -2.35, p=.030) resulted in0.79 times factor on suicide attempt rate.Improvements/Applications: This study can provide basic data to develop an intervention program that canreduce suicide attempt rate by analyzing environmental and health related factors affecting suicide attempts.

Topics & Concepts

National Health and Nutrition Examination SurveyLogistic regressionEnvironmental healthMedicineDepression (economics)GerontologyDemographyPsychologyEconomicsMacroeconomicsInternal medicinePopulationSociologyDiverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education StudiesNutrition, Health and Food BehaviorHealth and Wellbeing Research