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The health benefits of sunlight may outweigh the risk of skin cancer (www.economist.com)
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[–] jet@hackertalks.com 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

https://archive.is/ypb35

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Tldr more sun means more skin cancer but a longer lifespan.

[–] PennyRoyal@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago

Specifically, rare but intense exposure dramatically increases your risk of melanoma, but consistent, low level exposure is good for you. Don’t be a crispy pink idiot