Sunlight: Time for a Rethink?

Multiple strands of evidence point to the importance of sunlight on health, but research in this field has been limited by the focus of the dermatology community almost exclusively on harmful effects (American Academy of Dermatology, 2022American Academy of DermatologyPractice safe sun.https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/shade-clothing-sunscreen/practice-safe-sunDate: 2022Date accessed: November 24, 2023Google Scholar; National Health Service, 2022National Health ServiceSunscreen and sun safety.https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/Date: 2022Date accessed: November 24, 2023Google Scholar) and the absence of involvement of nondermatologists in considering wider health outcomes related to sun exposure. I would like to conclude by highlighting 2 areas.