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Bare Your Bodies to the Sun

Low levels of 'sunlight' vitamin raise heart risk - Scotsman.com News

LACK of vitamin D has been blamed for everything from weakened bones to rickets, but now a study has revealed it increases the risk of a heart attack.

Several life-style and environmental factors are likely responsible for the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in developing countries, as well as its resurgence in the developed world. . Inadequate exposure to sunlight is becoming more common as individuals spend more time indoors with access to television and computers, or actively avoid the outdoors because of concerns about pollution or the long-term effects of sun exposure on skin cancer. Cultural practices including traditional clothing (covered dress) also limit adequate sunlight exposure

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