@seemay @bombaywallah @thewire_in Air pollutants are negatively associated with vitamin D-synthesizing UVB radiation intensity on the ground "The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in adolescents was 85–98% in India" https://t.co/9G5zNLLjU4
Air pollutants are negatively associated with vitamin D-synthesizing UVB radiation intensity on the ground.
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The discussions center on the negative impact of air pollutants on vitamin D production, with examples like the high deficiency rates among Indian adolescents, which underscores the relevance and possible health implications. The tone reflects concern and support for recognizing the environmental factors contributing to deficiencies, though the exchanges remain relatively straightforward without in-depth debate.
Most discussions acknowledge the link between pollutants and reduced vitamin D synthesis, showing general support for the findings.
Participants express moderate interest, highlighting the high vitamin D deficiency prevalence, especially in India, suggesting concern and relevance.
The discussions tend to be brief and mostly reiterate the main message without deep analysis or questioning.
The social discussions emphasize important public health implications, such as vitamin D deficiency rates and environmental factors, indicating moderate potential influence.
Abstract in brief
- Air pollutants like benzene, ozone, nitric oxide, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter can lower the intensity of UVB radiation reaching the Earth's surface, which is necessary for vitamin D synthesis in our skin.
- Data from four weather stations in Kuwait over four years show that higher levels of these pollutants are negatively associated with UVB radiation, especially during morning and evening hours when people are most exposed to sunlight.
- These pollutants not only directly reduce UVB exposure but may also explain the high rates of vitamin D deficiency in the population, making them a significant public health concern.]
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Air pollutants are negatively associated with vitamin D-synthesizing UVB radiation intensity on the ground | Scientific Reports https://t.co/A7wUfSSiCm
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RT @JAJafri: @seemay @bombaywallah @thewire_in Air pollutants are negatively associated with vitamin D-synthesizing UVB radiation intensity…
@seemay @bombaywallah @thewire_in Air pollutants are negatively associated with vitamin D-synthesizing UVB radiation intensity on the ground "The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in adolescents was 85–98% in India" https://t.co/9G5zNLLjU4
Air pollutants are negatively associated with vitamin D-synthesizing UVB radiation intensity on the ground https://t.co/ABRHc3uz0R
Air pollutants are negatively associated with vitamin D-synthesizing UVB radiation intensity on the ground | Scientific Reports https://t.co/A7wUfSSiCm
Air pollutants are negatively associated with vitamin D-synthesizing UVB radiation intensity on the ground https://t.co/UDwfyIforx