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Abstract
Objectives: This study investigated how socio-economic and environmental factors contribute to suicidal ideation in South Korea.
Study design: This was a cross-sectional study.
Methods: Using a Bayesian multilevel analysis, the study highlights the impact of housing insecurity, financial burden, and subjective health perceptions on mental health. Data from the 2018 Korea Health Panel and regional statistics were used to analyze variables at the individual, household, and regional levels.
Results: The results suggest that poor subjective health perception, depression, and a precarious financial situation increase suicidal ideation. Regions with high housing vacancies exhibit lower suicide ideation rates, implying that reduced housing competition may alleviate mental stress.
Conclusions: Targeted mental health interventions and improved housing policies are required to help vulnerable populations.
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Public Health is an international, multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal. It publishes original papers, reviews and short reports on all aspects of the science, philosophy, and practice of public health.
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