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Lack of sun does not explain low vitamin D in elderly who are overweight

People who are overweight tend to have lower levels of vitamin D, which may increase their risk of osteoporosis and other chronic conditions. New research at Tufts University indicates that reduced sun exposure does not explain the low vitamin D levels of overweight Caucasians age 65 and older.

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