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59. Skin Cancer, UV Light & All-Cause Mortality | Prof. Richard Weller

Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD

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The Complex Relationship Between Sunlight Exposure, Vitamin D, and Health Outcomes

This chapter explores the multifaceted effects of sunlight exposure on health, including the production of vitamin D and its impact on mortality rates. It discusses various studies investigating the effects of vitamin D supplements, sunlight exposure, and UV light on conditions like cardiovascular disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and respiratory viruses. The conversation also touches on societal perceptions, overdiagnosis in melanoma cases, and the need for comprehensive risk-benefit analyses in medical decision-making.

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