Woman who avoided sunlight breaks bone from rolling over in bed: Signs of dangerous Vitamin D deficiency

A 48-year-old Chinese woman suffered a fracture while turning in bed due to severe osteoporosis, stemming from lifelong sun avoidance. Her fear of tanning led to critically low Vitamin D levels, hindering calcium absorption and weakening her bones. This case highlights the importance of sunlight for Vitamin D synthesis and bone health, cautioning against extreme sun protection measures.

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