Relationship between sun exposure and cardiovascular disease: Results from the NHANES and Mendelian randomization study

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Analysis reveals associations between sun exposure and cardiovascular disease risk, suggesting possible health benefits.

Staying less in shade decreased the risk of cardiovascular disease, with an odds ratio of 0.72.
Using sunscreen regularly also showed a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, with an odds ratio of 0.69.
Mendelian randomization analysis did not establish a causal link between sun exposure and cardiovascular disease.
The NHANES data suggests potential health benefits from sun exposure, warranting further research.

Chen et al. (2025) studied this question.

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