AHS18

Contemporary evidence is now overwhelmingly showing that sun avoidance is bad for your health. This talk will review what the data show regarding sun exposure’s impact on health, including all-cause mortality, cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. Evidence substantiating that vitamin D supplementation is not a suitable substitute for sun exposure will also be reviewed. Recommendations for ideal dose of sun exposure will be provided both for those who are deficient in serum vitamin D and for those who are sufficient. The pros and cons of tanning bad use will also be discussed.