💨 Abstract

At COP29, psychiatrists are highlighting a link between higher temperatures and increased suicidal thoughts and behaviors among young people. Their study in Australia shows a 1.3% increase in emergency department visits for such issues for every 1°C rise in average daily temperature. This association was strong and consistent, with each hot day posing a risk similar to a heatwave day. The study also found increased risk in disadvantaged areas due to lack of cooling resources.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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