Sunlight Alone Fails to Restore Vitamin D in England's High-Risk Groups
TL;DR
Newcastle University researchers analyzed about 300 people across northern Britain and found vitamin D insufficiency remains common year-round, with summer sun not significantly boosting levels in older adults or those from minoritized ethnic backgrounds, prompting calls for year-round strategies and targeted public health measures.
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