Sun Exposure Public Health Directives

Autor: David G. Hoel, Frank R. de Gruijl
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(12)
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 15, Iss 12, p 2794 (2018)
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Popis: There have been many public health recommendations for avoiding UV radiation exposures. This is primarily due to concerns about skin cancer and especially melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. However, UV radiation is also known as the primary source of vitamin D and other compounds needed for good health. This brief commentary lists several of the many important recent studies of adverse health effects associated with low sun exposure, including some specific cancers, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autism, Alzheimer’s disease, and age-related macular degeneration. Our conclusion is that non-burning UV exposure is a health benefit and—in moderation—should be recommended as such.
Databáze: OpenAIRE