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AAD president releases statement on sun exposure, mortality study
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In light of recently published study findings, American Academy of Dermatology President Brett M. Coldiron, MD, FAAD, released a statement to clarify any potential misunderstandings.
The study, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, suggested that women who avoid sun exposure are twice as likely to die compared with those who receive sun exposure, according to the AAD press release.
“As the authors emphasized, it is not possible to distinguish the consequences of unhealthy lifestyle and of avoidance of sun exposure,” Coldiron stated in the release.
Furthermore, Coldiron said, the study provided no data on vitamin D levels or supplements.
“To live a healthy lifestyle while practicing appropriate photoprotection, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends seeking shade, wearing protective clothing and applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or higher,” Coldiron said.
To read the statement in its entirety, visit the American Academy of Dermatology website.