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Exposure to sunlight correlates inversely with mortality from diseases like cardiovascular conditions, cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders.
In northern latitudes, reduced sunlight during winter months elevates risks of disease and death, underscoring sunlight's role at a population level.
Being close to windows or inside modern buildings with limited full-spectrum light can diminish health benefits; outdoor exposure remains superior.
Sunlight’s Impact on Disease and Longevity
Multiple epidemiological studies support the health benefits of sunlight: