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Risks and Benefits of UV Radiation

While UV radiation is a skin carcinogen, this should not obscure the growing evidence that sunlight has significant health benefits, including impacts on cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Citation:
Weller RB, Mahrhofer M, Davis W, Gorman S. Risks and Benefits of UV Radiation. Current Problems in Dermatology (Switzerland): S. Karger AG; 2021. p. 329-38.

Abstract:
While UV radiation is a skin carcinogen, this should not obscure the growing evidence that sunlight has significant health benefits, including impacts on cardiovascular and metabolic health.