Resource Tag: CLIMATE

European patterns of suicide correlate with national annual rates of sunshine. Possible influences of the climate on behavior are examined, and differences between European and American regional patterns of suicide are discussed. Physiological as well as psychological motivations for self-destruction may play a greater part in human behavior than is commonly anticipated. 17 REF. (NBB)

Seasonal variation of conception rate & suicide death were studied using UN & WHO data. Findings significant to suicide were: the peak of the suicide curve most often occurs in the spring, although this hypothesis is not supported conclusively; the Japanese data indicates seasonal variation of suicide death moves by age group; i.e., the younger […]

There are marked differences in suicide rates between the Scandinavian countries, the rates being lower (1/2 to 1/3) of that in Denmark, Sweden & Finland. Differences related to climate, criminality, substance abuse & sociological factors such as family structure, social integration, & divorce are being investigated by a study group appointed by the Nordic Collaboration […]

Ever since Durkheim spurned it, climate’s effect on nations has been scorned. Psychological research, however, is beginning to show some possible correlations. Over the last 3 years the research team at the Economic and Social Research Institute in Dublin (Ireland) has tried a new approach on measuring national character and has made some progress towards […]

Reviews & presents studies on chronological variations in suicide rates, especially in Nordic countries. In the studies presented, there were fewer suicides in February, & more in May, June or August; the suicide rate was highest at the beginning of each month; & there were usually fewer suicides on Tuesdays & more on Wednesdays. No […]

Describes the chinook wind & its possible harmful effects upon Calgary natives. The chinook is linked to car accidents (perhaps due to ice), crime (perhaps due to increased mobility in warm weather), & migraines (perhaps due to low pressure), but less certainly to depression or suicide. Although warm, dry winds elsewhere are blamed for emotional […]

Reviews research on the possible correlation between aggressive and suicidal behaviours and environmental factors such as lunar phases, month of birth, climate, crowding, and chemicals such as addictive drugs, alcohol, and industrial pollutants. Although some of these factors are essentially uncontrollable, their study may be useful to law enforcement personnel, teachers, and psychiatrists in predicting […]

A review of the effects of weather upon physical functioning precedes a demographic study of suicide in relationship to weather. In general, suicide attempts were more frequent in females; completed suicide was more common in males; suicide attempts were more common in the young; & the birthdays of those completing suicide differed from the norm. […]