ReviewNutrients2022
An Exploration of How Solar Radiation Affects the Seasonal Variation of Human Mortality Rates and the Seasonal Variation in Some Other Common Disorders.
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- Seasonal fluctuations of cardiovascular risk markers in patients referred to coronary angiography.Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology · 2026Article
- Seasonal variations in outcomes following spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: a case control study.BMC neurology · 2026Article
- Two-phase linear relationship and threshold effects between Vitamin E and Vitamin A levels in children aged 0-10.8 years: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- Beneficial health effects of ultraviolet radiation: expert review and conference report.Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology · 2025Review
- Seasonal Mortality Patterns Analyzing Epidemiological Impact of COVID-19 on Overall Mortality Rates in Belgrade, Serbia Over Three-Year Period (2020-2023): Mental Health Consequences and Public Health Implications.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Impact of the Circadian Rhythm and Seasonal Changes on the Outcome of Cardiovascular Interventions.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- The Power of Vitamin D: Is the Future in Precision Nutrition through Personalized Supplementation Plans?Nutrients · 2024Review
- From respiratory diseases to nervous system disorders: Unraveling the certified causes of influenza-associated deaths in Poland from 2000 to 2019.Influenza and other respiratory viruses · 2023Article
- Periodontal Disease and Other Adverse Health Outcomes Share Risk Factors, including Dietary Factors and Vitamin D Status.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Dietary Patterns, Physical Activity, and Lifestyle in the Onset, Prevention, and Management of Noncommunicable Diseases.Nutrients · 2023Article
- Evidence That Increasing Serum 25(OH)D Concentrations to 30 ng/mL in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates Could Greatly Improve Health Outcomes.Biomedicines · 2023Review
- Guidelines for Preventing and Treating Vitamin D Deficiency: A 2023 Update in Poland.Nutrients · 2023Review
- The Importance of PTH for Heart Failure. Comment on Thiele et al. The Role of Vitamin DJournal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- A 10-Year Review of Sunburn Injuries Presenting to the Manchester Adult and Paediatric Specialist Burn Services.European burn journal · 2022Article
- Comparing the Evidence from Observational Studies and Randomized Controlled Trials for Nonskeletal Health Effects of Vitamin D.Nutrients · 2022Review
- Comment on: Association between vitamin D and cardiovascular health: Myth or fact? A narrative review of the evidence.Women's health (London, England)Review
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Abstract
Many diseases have large seasonal variations in which winter overall mortality rates are about 25% higher than in summer in mid-latitude countries, with cardiovascular diseases and respiratory infections and conditions accounting for most of the variation. Cancers, by contrast, do not usually have pronounced seasonal variations in incidence or mortality rates. This narrative review examines the epidemiological evidence for seasonal variations in blood pressure, cardiovascular disease rates and respiratory viral infections in relation to atmospheric temperature and humidity, and solar UV exposure through vitamin D production and increased blood concentrations of nitric oxide. However, additional mechanisms most likely exist by which solar radiation reduces the risk of seasonally varying diseases. Some studies have been reported with respect to temperature without considering solar UV doses, although studies regarding solar UV doses, such as for respiratory infections, often consider whether temperature can affect the findings. More research is indicated to evaluate the relative effects of temperature and sun exposure on the seasonality of mortality rates for several diseases. Since solar ultraviolet-B (UVB) doses decrease to vanishingly small values at higher latitudes in winter, the use of safe UVB lamps for indoor use in winter may warrant consideration.
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