Despite the abundant solar exposure, the prevalence of Hypovitaminosis D is high among populations of regions with much sun exposure, like Hindus and South Asians, in which can reach the 97% of prevalence.The lack of adequate sun exposure is a risk factor to present Hypovitaminosis D. The study identified a trend to low amounts of this hormone, although not statistically significant. It is to emphasize the value obtained from one exposure of 0,6hours per week of sunlight, equivalent to only 5 minutes a day. That value is low, despite being a tropical country with abundant sunshine during the all year. Some lifestyle changes explain this finding. Today it was increased awareness about prevention of skin cancer, so people tend to receive less direct sunlight. Furthermore, the type of work has affected the population, a high percentage, if covered for most of the day. All this contributes to that the sun exposure is on average much lower than recommended, at least 15 minutes per day.
A pesar de una exposición solar abundante, la prevalencia de hipovitaminosis D es muy alta entre poblaciones de regiones con mucha exposición solar, como hindúes y sudasiáticas, en donde pueden alcanzar el 97% de prevalencia.20 La falta de adecuada exposición solar en un factor de riesgo para la presentación de hipovitaminosis D. En el estudio se identificó una tendencia de cantidades bajas de esta, aunque no estadísticamente significativa.