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Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with Increased Total Cancer Incidence
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute
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Low levels of vitamin D may be associated with increased total cancer incidence and mortality in men, particularly for cancers of the digestive system, according to a study in the April 5 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Previous studies have suggested that sunlight exposure and increased vitamin D intake is associated with a reduced risk