In the 'Symptoms - Environment' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about lifetime sun exposure:
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During your lifetime, how much have you been exposed to the sun?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"Limited exposure, rarely enough to sunburn" |
Limited lifetime sun exposure |
A risk factor |
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"Moderate exposure / occasional light sunburn" |
Moderate lifetime sun exposure |
A risk factor |
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"Significant exposure / frequent light burns" |
High lifetime sun exposure |
A risk factor |
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"Extreme exposure / frequent severe burns" |
High lifetime sun exposure |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Osteoporosis
A disease in which bone tissue becomes porous and brittle. The disease primarily affects postmenopausal women.
Vitamin D
A fat-soluble vitamin essential to one's health. Regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood by improving their absorption and utilization. Necessary for normal growth and formation of bones and teeth. For Vitamin D only, 1mcg translates to 40 IU.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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