Vitamin d

These proceedings were published as a result of a workshop sponsored by the Chemoprevention Branch of the National Cancer Institute.

UV exposuie represents the most important risk factor for the development of nonmelanoma skin cancer. Additionally, assessment of sun exposure parameters has consistently shown an association between the development of malignant melanoma and short term, intense UV exposure, particularly burning in childhood. As a consequence, protection of the skin from UV exposure is an integral part of skin cancer prevention programs.

UV exposuie represents the most important risk factor for the development of nonmelanoma skin cancer. Additionally, assessment of sun exposure parameters has consistently shown an association between the development of malignant melanoma and short term, intense UV exposure, particularly burning in childhood. As a consequence, protection of the skin from UV exposure is an integral part of skin cancer prevention programs.

UV exposuie represents the most important risk factor for the development of nonmelanoma skin cancer. Additionally, assessment of sun exposure parameters has consistently shown an association between the development of malignant melanoma and short term, intense UV exposure, particularly burning in childhood. As a consequence, protection of the skin from UV exposure is an integral part of skin cancer prevention programs.

Editors: Tangpricha, Vin (Ed.)
​A case-based, practical guide to the management of vitamin D deficiency and disorders
Discusses methods and approaches for treating vitamin D issues in eating disorders, skin disorders, chronic kidney disease, hypoparathyroidism, gastric bypass, among others
An excellent resource for practicing clinicians, resident and students alike