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From The University of Edinburgh<\/em><\/p>\n

Increased exposure to the sun\u2019s rays \u2013 specifically UVA – could act as a simple public health intervention if further research establishes it causes a reduction in mortality rates, experts say.<\/p>\n

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh compared all recorded deaths from Covid-19 in the continental US from January to April 2020 with UV levels for 2,474 US counties for the same time period.<\/p>\n

UVA exposure<\/h2>\n

The study found that people living in areas with the highest level of exposure to UVA rays – which makes up 95 per cent of the sun\u2019s UV light – had a lower risk of dying from Covid-19 compared with those with lower levels. The analysis was repeated in England and Italy with the same results.<\/p>\n

The researchers took into account factors known to be associated with increased exposure to the virus and risk of death such as age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, population density, air pollution, temperature and levels of infection in local areas.<\/p>\n

The observed reduction in risk of death from Covid-19 could not be explained by higher levels of vitamin D, the experts said. Only areas, with insufficient levels of UVB to produce significant vitamin D in the body, were included in the study.<\/p>\n

Nitric oxide<\/h2>\n

One explanation for the lower number of deaths, which the researchers are following up, is that sunlight exposure causes the skin to release nitric oxide. This may reduce the ability of SARS Coronavirus2 \u2013 the cause of Covid-19 \u2013 to replicate, as has been found in some lab studies.<\/p>\n

Previous research from the same group has shown that increased sunlight exposure is linked to improved cardiovascular health, with lower blood pressure and fewer heart attacks.\u00a0 As heart disease is a known risk factor in dying from Covid-19, this could also explain the latest findings.<\/p>\n

The team say due to the observational nature of the study it is not possible to establish cause and effect. However, it may lead to interventions that could be tested as potential treatments.<\/p>\n

The paper has been published in the British Journal of Dermatology, an official publication of the British Association of Dermatologists.<\/p>\n

“There is still so much we don\u2019t understand about Covid-19, which has resulted in so many deaths worldwide. These early results open up sunlight exposure as one way of potentially reducing the risk of death,” said Dr. Richard Weller, Consultant dermatologist and Reader at the University of Edinburgh.<\/p>\n

Click here to read more from The University of Edinburgh<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. Indoor tanning businesses are obligated to communicate a fair and balanced message to all clients about your products and services including the potential risks associated with indoor tanning. Contact your Smart Tan representative to find out more about what you can and can\u2019t say in your tanning salon business.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Researchers from the University of Edinburgh compared all recorded deaths from Covid-19 in the continental US from January to April 2020 with UV levels for 2,474 US counties for the same time period. UVA exposure The study found that people living in areas with the highest level of exposure to UVA rays - which makes up 95 per cent of the sun\u2019s UV light - had a lower risk of dying from Covid-19 compared with those with lower levels. The analysis was repeated in England and Italy with the same results. The researchers took into account factors known to be associated with increased exposure to the virus and risk of death such as age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, population density, air pollution, temperature and levels of infection in local areas. The observed reduction in risk of death from Covid-19 could not be explained by higher levels of vitamin D, the experts said. Only areas, with insufficient levels of UVB to produce significant vitamin D in the body, were included in the study. Nitric oxide One explanation for the lower number of deaths, which the researchers are following up, is that sunlight exposure causes the skin to release nitric oxide. This may reduce the ability of SARS Coronavirus2 \u2013 the cause of Covid-19 \u2013 to replicate, as has been found in some lab studies. Previous research from the same group has shown that increased sunlight exposure is linked to improved cardiovascular health, with lower blood pressure and fewer heart attacks.\u00a0 As heart disease is a known risk factor in dying from Covid-19, this could also explain the latest findings. The team say due to the observational nature of the study it is not possible to establish cause and effect. However, it may lead to interventions that could be tested as potential treatments. The paper has been published in the British Journal of Dermatology, an official publication of the British Association of Dermatologists. \"There is still so much we don\u2019t understand about Covid-19, which has resulted in so many deaths worldwide. These early results open up sunlight exposure as one way of potentially reducing the risk of death,\" said Dr. Richard Weller, Consultant dermatologist and Reader at the University of Edinburgh. Click here to read more from The University of Edinburgh   SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. Indoor tanning businesses are obligated to communicate a fair and balanced message to all clients about your products and services including the potential risks associated with indoor tanning. 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