The influence of sunlight exposure and sun protecting behaviours on allergic outcomes in early childhood

The dramatic rise in allergic disease has occurred in tandem with recent environmental changes and increasing indoor lifestyle culture. While multifactorial, one consistent allergy risk factor has been reduced sunlight exposure. However, vitamin D supplementation studies have been disappointing in preventing allergy, raising possible independent effects of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure.

Citation:
Rueter K, Jones AP, Siafarikas A, Chivers P, Prescott SL, Palmer DJ. The influence of sunlight exposure and sun protecting behaviours on allergic outcomes in early childhood. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(10).

Keywords:
Allergen sensitisation; Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis; Allergy prevention; Atopic dermatitis; Early childhood; Eczema; Food allergy; Sunlight; Wheeze

Abstract:
The dramatic rise in allergic disease has occurred in tandem with recent environmental changes and increasing indoor lifestyle culture. While multifactorial, one consistent allergy risk factor has been reduced sunlight exposure. However, vitamin D supplementation studies have been disappointing in preventing allergy, raising possible independent effects of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure.