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Chinese Woman’s Sun Avoidance Causes Severe Osteoporosis and Bed Fracture

A 48-year-old woman from Chengdu fractured a bone while turning in bed, highlighting the health risks of extreme sun avoidance driven by cultural beauty standards.

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The woman had stayed out of the sun since childhood, always covering her arms and never wearing short sleeves outside.
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A Chinese woman makes headlines for ‘extreme sun avoidance’.

Overview

  • The woman had avoided sunlight since childhood, consistently wearing long sleeves and sunscreen to maintain fair skin, a valued beauty standard in China.
  • Doctors linked her bone fracture to critical vitamin D deficiency and severe osteoporosis caused by prolonged sun avoidance and inadequate calcium absorption.
  • Medical experts warn that extreme sun shielding is unhealthy, as lack of sunlight hinders vitamin D production, essential for bone health.
  • The incident has sparked national discussions about the health consequences of aggressive sun protection trends, particularly among women in China.
  • Health professionals recommend balanced sun exposure, sufficient calcium intake, regular exercise, and lifestyle moderation to prevent similar health issues.