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

Abstract

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study is to identify the influencing factors of fine particle
concentration levelby region and health behaviors on suicide attempts.
Method/Statistical Analysis: This study used the 7th (2016-2017) primitive data disclosed by the National
Health Nutrition Examination Survey. Considering the design features of the sample data, it is analyzed with
a complex sampling method by reflecting stratas, clusters, and weight. The data were analyzed using logistic
regression 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 high
perceived stress group, and 0.1 unit increase in Health-related Quality of life (? = -2.35, p=.030) resulted in
0.79 times factor on suicide attempt rate.
Improvements/Applications: This study can provide basic data to develop an intervention program that can
reduce suicide attempt rate by analyzing environmental and health related factors affecting suicide attempts.