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Sunlight avoidance and fracture risk: population study
Large prospective cohort (n=500,000) demonstrating sunlight avoidance increases fracture risk by 26%, mediated by vitamin D insufficiency.
Fracture Risk
- Sunlight avoidance: 26% higher fracture risk
- Vitamin D <20 ng/mL: primary mediator
- Dose-response with UV exposure
Recommendations
15-30 min daily sun exposure or vitamin D supplementation.
Outcomes
- Fracture RiskEvents: /