UK Biobank Study 2024
Higher UV Exposure Associated with Lower Mortality
UK Biobank Study 2024 - Analysis of 365,000 People
What Was Studied
Researchers analyzed data from 365,000 people in the UK Biobank to understand how UV light exposure affects death rates from different causes over several years.
Key Findings
People with higher UV exposure had 19-23% lower cardiovascular death rates
Cancer death rates were 12-14% lower in those with more sun exposure
While melanoma cases slightly increased, melanoma death rates did not increase
Benefits were especially important for people living in low-sunlight countries
Why It Matters
This large study suggests that moderate sun exposure may help people live longer by reducing deaths from heart disease and cancer. The protective benefits appear to outweigh the small increase in skin cancer risk.