Bhopal, May 2 -- Rising air pollution in the city may be causing a sharp increase in people with vitamin D deficiency. Research shows that certain pollutants reduce the amount of ultraviolet B (UVB) rays that reach the skin-and thus impede the body's ability to make this sunshine micronutrient.
For generations, people have relied on sunlight to boost their vitamin D levels. This essential vitamin helps the liver and kidneys work well and supports bone health, muscle strength, and even mental wellbeing. But doctors in the city say this natural method is no longer working, as even people who work in the strong sun throughout the day are being diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency.
The practitioners report seeing low vitamin D levels in a grow...