Association between solar radiation and mood disorders among Gulf Coast residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Climate factors such as solar radiation could contribute to mood disorders, but evidence of associations between exposure to solar radiation and mood disorders is mixed and varies by region.

Objective

To evaluate the association of solar radiation with depression and distress among residents living in U.S. Gulf states.

Methods

We enrolled home-visit participants in the Gulf Long-Term Follow-up Study who completed validated screening questionnaires for depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9, N = 10,217) and distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Questionnaire, N = 8,765) for the previous 2 weeks. Solar radiation estimates from the Daymet database (1-km grid) were linked to residential addresses. Average solar radiation exposures in the seven (SRAD7), 1

SUBMITTER: Deng X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12400302 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature