title: [Osteoporosis and sunlight].
abstract: Vitamin D deficiency causes osteomalacia, osteoporosis and may contribute to bone fractures. Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin by the sunlight exposure and is also obtained from dietary sources. In the U.S., it was recommended that the adequate intake of vitamin D for adults aged from 51-70 years and 70 and more required 400 and 600 IU/day, respectively. Since dietary intake of vitamin D for middle-aged and elderly Japanese is estimated to be 300-400 IU/day, approximately 100-200 IU/day should be provided through the skin. Considering the risks of skin cancer caused by sunlight exposure, short trips outside amid life's daily routine on sunny days, and 30-60 minutes on rainy days and during times when sun exposure is inadequate to produce enough vitamin D in the skin would be appropriate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Radiation Effects Research Foundation, Hiroshima, Japan.
authors.forename: Saeko
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fujiwara
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D014807:Vitamin D