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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Basking in the sun may be one way men and women can decrease their risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a new study.
Researchers from Northwestern University in Chicago and from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston examined the relationship between vitamin D, which can come from sun exposure, and pancreatic cancer risk. The study reveals there is a reduced risk for pancreatic cancer with a higher intake of vitamin D.
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By examining data from two large, long-term health surveys, the researchers uncovered that taking the U.S. recommended daily allowance of vitamin D can cut the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by 43-percent.
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
Vitamin D comes from supplements, dietary sources like eggs, liver, fatty fish or fortified dairy products, or through sun exposure. Three ounces of tuna canned in oil contains half of the daily-recommended allowance of 400 International Units. Ten to 15 minutes of sun exposure to the face, arms, hands or back two times a week will also provide a sufficient amount vitamin D.
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SOURCE: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 200615:1688-1695
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