Studia Ecologiae et Bioethicae (Dec 2008)

Promieniowanie słoneczne a witamina D i nowotwory skóry

  • Grażyna Nowicka

DOI
https://doi.org/10.21697/seb.2008.6.1.01
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 1

Abstract

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Solar radiation is a part of the environment of man. Ultraviolet В radiation in required for the biosynthesis of vitamin D, which is generally associated with calcium metabolism and significantly influences a wide range of metabolic systems, therefore, has a strong influence on human health. However, exposure to sunlight carries potential risks to human health. Ultraviolet radiation is a known carcinogen and excessive sunlight exposure significantly increases risk of skin cancer.

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