Ultraviolet radiation is essential for vitamin D synthesis but excessive exposure increases skin cancer risk. Evidence-based strategies—including timing-based avoidance, protective clothing, and broad-spectrum sunscreen—can effectively balance UV protection with adequate sun exposure for health. — Runner with Long-Sleeve Sun Protection (48855587326).jpg by Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
