Based on the latest research, experts now urge everyone to take an individualized approach to sun exposure advice based on skin type – learn more this May during the 8th annual Sunshine Month
Key Points
- New recommendations for sun exposure guidelines are now being tailored according to unique differences between three specific groups to correctly consider both the risks and benefits among each group, based on skin type, risk of skin cancer, and risk of vitamin D deficiency, officially recommending increased sun exposure for darker skinned people
- It is important to keep in mind that there are many benefits to sunshine exposure beyond vitamin D; exposure to UV radiation has many benefits independent of vitamin D, particularly for the immune system, with adequate vitamin D status being an indicator of having received sufficient sun exposure to obtain other benefits
- This Sunshine Month, please share this health-promoting information about safe, sensible sun exposure by following GrassrootsHealth, sharing the information and resources provided, and encouraging others to use the information to determine how they can best customize their sun exposure habits based on their skin type
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Encinitas, CA (May 1, 2024) Official recommendations for sunshine exposure have been evolving at a rapid pace over the last few years, although most of the general public has remained unaware of this new advice.
