Psychiatry Investig.  2013 Mar;10(1):89-91.

Altitude, Immigration and Suicide Rates: A Study from Turkey

• Selek S

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To investigate the altitude, immigration and suicide rates association in Turkey.
METHODS
Suicide and immigration rates of 81 provinces and their elevation data were obtained.
RESULTS
There were not significant correlations between country elevation, immigration and mean suicide rate.
CONCLUSION
The findings of this study points out that altitude related hypoxia and suicide association may not be generalized and further research will be needed to clarify the effects of altitude on suicide rates.

Keyword

Altitude; Suicide rate; Immigration; Turkey

MeSH Terms

Altitude
Anoxia
Emigration and Immigration
Suicide
Turkey