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Higher ultraviolet light exposure is associated with lower mortality: An analysis of data from the UK biobank cohort study

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In UK Biobank participants, two UV exposure measures (solarium use and annual average residential shortwave radiation), validated with measured vitamin D levels, were inversely associated with all-cause, CVD, and cancer mortality. Solarium users also had lowe…

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PublicationHealth Place · 2024
Study typecohort
Reported directionBenefit
Evidence ratingModerate

Abstract

We aimed to examine associations between ultraviolet (UV) exposure and mortality among older adults in the United Kingdom (UK). We used data from UK Biobank participants with two UV exposures, validated with measured vitamin D levels: solarium use and annual average residential shortwave radiation. Associations between the UV exposures, all-cause and cause-specific mortality were examined as adjusted hazard ratios. The UV exposures were inversely associated with all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer mortality. Solarium users were also at a lower risk of non-CVD/non-cancer mortality. The benefits of UV exposure may outweigh the risks in low-sunlight countries.

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Study typecohort
Effect directionbenefit
PopulationOlder adults in the United Kingdom (UK); UK Biobank participants
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthModerateConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

In UK Biobank participants, two UV exposure measures (solarium use and annual average residential shortwave radiation), validated with measured vitamin D levels, were inversely associated with all-cause, CVD, and cancer mortality. Solarium users also had lower risk of non-CVD/non-cancer mortality.

Outcomes measured

  • All-cause mortality
  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality
  • Cancer mortality
  • Non-CVD/non-cancer mortality
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103328
PubMed: 39094281

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