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Chung Young Kim, MD1,2; Ahnul Ha, MD3,4; Sung Ryul Shim, PhD5; In Hwan Hong, MD, PhD6,7; In Boem Chang, MD, PhD8; Young Kook Kim, MD, PhD1,2,9,10
1Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
2Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
3Department of Ophthalmology, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju-si, Korea
4Department of Ophthalmology, Jeju National University College of Medicine, Jeju-si, Korea
5Department of Health and Medical Informatics, Kyungnam University College of Health Sciences, Changwon, Korea
6Department of Ophthalmology, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Korea
7Hallym University Medical Center, Hwaseong, Korea
8Seoul ON Eye Clinic, Seoul, Korea
9EyeLight Data Science Laboratory, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
10Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Dr C. Y. Kim and Prof Ha contributed equally to the study as co–first authors.
Corresponding Authors: Young Kook Kim, MD, PhD, In Boem Chang, MD, PhD
Abstract
Importance: Suicide is a substantial public health concern that involves various recognized contributing factors. Sensory impairments, specifically visual impairment, are deemed potential risk factors. Nonetheless, comprehensive information about associated risk levels and underlying determinants remains limited.
Objective: To investigate the association between visual impairment and different aspects of suicide, including the assessment of risk levels and exploration of potential contributing factors.
Data sources: An electronic search was performed in the PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases from their inception to February 8, 2024.
Study selection: All published studies were considered without restrictions on study design, publication date, or language.
Data extraction and synthesis: Two independent reviewers extracted the published data using a standardized procedure in accordance with the Meta-analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) reporting guidelines. Random-effects meta-analyses were used to estimate pooled effect sizes. Multiple meta-regression analyses were conducted to identify potential factors contributing to the association between visual impairment and the risk of suicide.
Main outcomes and measures: The primary outcome measure was the odds ratio (OR) of suicidal behavior (including suicide attempt and suicide death) for individuals with visual impairment compared with those without. The secondary outcome measures were the pooled ORs of suicidal ideation and suicide death, respectively.
Results: A total of 31 population-based studies with 5 692 769 unique individuals (mean [SD] age, 48.4 [8.5] years; 2 965 933 females [52%]) were included. For 17 studies (5 602 285 individuals) that evaluated suicidal behavior, the pooled OR was 2.49 (95% CI, 1.71-3.63). For 21 studies (611 899 individuals) that assessed suicidal ideation, the pooled OR was 2.01 (95% CI, 1.62-2.50). For 8 studies (5 067 113 individuals) investigating the association between visual impairment and suicide death, the pooled OR was 1.89 (95% CI, 1.32-2.71). The multiple meta-regression model identified age group as a predictive factor associated with suicidal behavior, with the studies included suggesting that adolescents were at the highest risk. While this analysis showed moderate heterogeneity for suicide death, high heterogeneity was observed for suicidal behavior and suicidal ideation.
Conclusions and relevance: The findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis support the association between visual impairment and increased risk of suicidal tendencies. The risk differed by age group, with a pronounced risk observed among adolescents.
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