Higher ultraviolet light exposure is associated with lower mortality
A UK Biobank study found higher ultraviolet light exposure linked to lower mortality rates in older adults, suggesting health benefits may outweigh risks, prompting a reevaluation of public health guidelines.
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A study analyzing data from the UK Biobank has found that higher exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light is linked to lower mortality rates among older adults. The research assessed two types of UV exposure: solarium use and annual average residential shortwave radiation, both of which were validated against measured vitamin D levels. The findings indicate that increased UV exposure correlates with reduced all-cause mortality, as well as lower mortality rates from cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Additionally, individuals who used solariums exhibited a decreased risk of non-cardiovascular and non-cancer-related mortality. The results suggest that the health benefits of UV exposure may outweigh the associated risks, particularly in regions with limited sunlight. This research prompts a reevaluation of public health messaging regarding sunlight exposure, especially in low-sunlight countries.
- Higher UV exposure is associated with lower all-cause mortality.
- The study found reduced mortality rates from cardiovascular diseases and cancer linked to UV exposure.
- Solarium users showed lower risk of non-CVD/non-cancer mortality.
- The benefits of UV exposure may outweigh risks in low-sunlight regions.
- Public health guidelines on sunlight exposure may need to be reconsidered.
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