@article{ref1,
title="Seasonal allergies and suicidality: results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication",
journal="Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica",
year="2010",
author="Messias, E. and Clark, David E. and Goodwin, Renee D.",
volume="122",
number="2",
pages="139-142",
abstract="Objective: Studies have shown an association between allergies and suicidality, and a seasonality of suicide has also been described. We hypothesize an association between history of seasonal allergies and suicide ideation and attempt. Method: Data came from the [USA] National Comorbidity Survey Replication, a nationally representative sample (n = 5692) of adults living in the US. Logistic regression models were used to calculate adjusted odds ratios (OR) controlling for the following: age, sex, race, smoking, asthma and depression. Results: After weighting and adjustment, a positive and statistically significant association was found between history of seasonal allergies and history of suicidal ideation [adjusted OR = 1.27 (1.01-1.58)]. We found no association between history of seasonal allergies and history of suicide attempts [adjusted OR = 1.17 (0.89-1.52)]. Conclusion: Findings from a population-based sample support the hypothesized relationship between allergies and suicidal ideation.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0001-690X",
doi="10.1111/j.1600-0447.2009.01518.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0447.2009.01518.x"
}