| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2490362 | Medical Hypotheses | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryA whole host of epidemiological studies have reported lower cancer rates and mortality in high-altitude regions. These studies are reviewed and discussed in detail. Evidence for the salutary role of vitamin D in protecting against cancer and other maladies will also be reviewed and discussed. The dependence of vitamin D production on sunlight and its enhancement with altitude will be demonstrated. The hypothesis is advanced and developed that the lower cancer rates observed at high altitudes arise from enhanced sunlight-induced vitamin D production levels. Protective vitamin D mechanisms which support this hypothesis as well as other supportive medical evidence are also presented.
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Authors
Daniel P. Hayes,