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I'm just saying that the study you quoted was done on women in Sweden.

If you are of fair complexion living near the equator you can't just spend all day in the sun or you will burn and eventually get skin cancer from all those burns. And if you are a dark-skinned person living near the poles.. um.. you're gonna die young from lack of sun exposure.

Dermatologists had FAR too much influence and got people to believe "every UV ray causes harm" which is nuts.

You should get moderate exposure. Don't burn. But don't wear sunscreen unless you need it to prevent burning. I almost never wear sunscreen, I hate the feel of the stuff, and I'm not usually out long enough to burn.

BTC_P2P 11mo ago

A study on human sun exposure is relevant no matter the sex. Caveat being higher melanin concentration will need more sun but that does fit with the study’s conclusion.

I didn’t advocate for burning. Everyone knows that’s bad, and the body tells you so by burning. But healthy sun exposure even for fair skinned people is critical for optimal health and will lead a reduction in mortality.

No need for sunscreen or to cover up every time you’re in the sun. If you’re reaching the point of a burn, of course, protect yourself (not w sunscreen). But otherwise, no burn, carry on as our ancestors did.

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