Newcastle Study Finds 300 Northern Britons Stayed Vitamin D Deficient Through Summer
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Updated · ScienceDaily · Jun 24
Newcastle Study Finds 300 Northern Britons Stayed Vitamin D Deficient Through Summer
1 articles · Updated · ScienceDaily · Jun 24
Summary
Nearly 300 people in northern Britain showed vitamin D levels that often stayed low year-round, with summer sunshine failing to produce a meaningful rebound in the groups studied.
More than half of adults aged 65 and older had insufficient vitamin D, and the share was even higher among participants from minoritized ethnic backgrounds.
Newcastle University researchers said the findings challenge the assumption that extra summer sun can restore healthy levels for vulnerable groups, especially in northern England.
The team said clearer guidance, brief GP vitamin D checks and supplementation where appropriate could help, while a next project phase will test personalized and culturally appropriate strategies.