Sunlight Exposure and Vitamin D Status of Children of South Asian Ethnicity Living in the UK

Sunlight Exposure and Vitamin D Status of Children of South Asian Ethnicity Living in the UK

The purpose of this study is to examine the amount of sunlight exposure and vitamin D status of adolescent schoolchildren of South Asian ethnicity in each season throughout the year.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy schoolchildren aged 12-15 years
• Sun-reactive skin type V (naturally brown skin)
• South Asian ethnicity
• Male or female

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of photosensitivity disorder
• Non-ambulant