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It is not the latitude that is causing the suicide rates. The at-risk populations just happen to be there. Causality does not equal causation.
by Raphmedia 7y ago
It is not the latitude that is causing the suicide rates. The at-risk populations just happen to be there. Causality does not equal causation.
- oarabbus_ 7y agoPretty sure you're the one who has it backwards, and extended periods of darkness and/or vitamin D deficiency have causal factors in suicide.
- Raphmedia 7y agoYes, this is one of the factors at play but there are no proof that seasonal depression is the main one. All of northern countries have this issue without having such high suicide rates. This issue is a sociocultural one. There has never been any proof that Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can increase suicide rates that much. Living up north, I can assure you that everyone is aware of SAD and is taking steps to minimize it. Omega-3, vitamin supplements, light therapy, etc.