Sun exposure cancer warnings ‘lead to Vitamin D deficiencies’

Sun, Aug 9, 2009

Diet & Nutrition, Food & Cooking

Public health warnings about skin cancer have led to a rise in Vitamin D deficiency through lack of sunlight, according to a controversial study into the effects of ultraviolet exposure.Vitamin D, produced by the body in response to sunlight, helps protect against cancerPhoto: GETTYBut now, a controversial new study has blamed the same public health messages for causing growing numbers of people to suffer from vitamin D deficiency, because they are failing to get enough sunlight on t

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Sun exposure cancer warnings ‘lead to Vitamin D deficiencies’

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