Ultraviolet A radiation and COVID-19 deaths in the USA with replication studies in England and Italy.

M CherrieT ClemensC ColandreaZ FengD J WebbRichard B WellerC Dibben

Published in: The British journal of dermatology (2021)

Our analysis suggests that higher ambient UVA exposure is associated with lower COVID-19-specific mortality. Further research on the mechanism may indicate novel treatments. Optimized UVA exposure may have population health benefits.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
air pollution
particulate matter
cardiovascular events
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
risk factors
radiation induced
coronary artery disease
case control
data analysis