78% admitted that they regularly experience a lack of sunny days in their region during the cold season, 9% – only at the end of winter, 8% sometimes and 5% never.
At the same time, among the survey participants, almost It is noteworthy that half (48%) live in a region where the average duration of daylight in winter is less than 8 hours, 27% – in a region where it is 8 hours or more. For 21%, the day lasts from 4 to 6 hours during the cold period, and for 4% – less than 4 hours.
2023 and 2024 was recorded in November-December. It is noteworthy that
Among the symptoms of sunlight deficiency, 35% noted increased sleepiness and apathy, 31% named a worsening
mood and nervousness, 15% – decreased performance and energy deficiency, 11% – problems with immunity and a
predisposition to frequent colds in winter, 5% notice a decrease in visual acuity, 3% – concentration and attention.
Almost half (49%) admit a connection between the deterioration of general health in winter and vitamin D deficiency,
22% link it directly, and 9% have already been diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency. Every fifth (20%) does not see a
dependence of one on the other.
As a preventive measure in winter, 31% take vitamin D or dietary supplements containing it. It is noteworthy that
24% try to spend more time outdoors, walk and play sports, 13% add more sources of vitamin D to their diet, 11% eat
berries, mushrooms and vegetables, 9% choose seafood, cheeses, tofu, 5% drink fresh juices and juices, another 5% go
to countries with a hot climate in winter, and finally, 2% limit themselves to using artificial light sources – solariums,
light therapy.
It is noteworthy that when outside in winter, the majority (91%)
do not use sun protection measures, 4% use cream with SPF even in the cold period, 3% protect their skin from ultraviolet radiation with clothing, 2% try not to go out in the sun when it is present.
According to Natalia Bolotova, a pharmacist and head mali business email list of the SBER EAPTEKA pharmacy, in conditions of a limited number of sunny days, it is important to provide the body with the necessary substances.
Natalia Bolotova, pharmacist and head of the SBER EAPTEKA pharmacy : It is noteworthy that
“The unique properties of vitamin D and its impact on the body are difficult to overestimate
– it helps improve the functioning of the body’s protective immune properties, strengthen
bones and absorb calcium, and is also involved in a number of other important processes. At
the same time, its deficiency can critically affect health and lead to negative consequences,
including memory impairment, cardiovascular disorders, weakening of bones, and others.
However, vitamin D is not the only “sunny” vitamin. The number of useful substances that
the body may lack due to a deficiency of working in partnership to tackle sexual harassment ultraviolet radiation in winter also includes:
vitamin A – reduces cholesterol levels, supports immunity, vitamin K – strengthens bone
tissue and the cardiovascular system, B 12 – helps protect nerve cells, prevent anemia, zinc –
affects the thyroid gland, stimulates the production of essential hormones, boron – effectively
prevents osteoporosis, is responsible for joint health, which is especially important during
icy conditions and increased injuries in winter, and finally, magnesium – affects mental
health and helps in the production of three hundred enzymes. Working together, these useful
substances can provide effective protection to the body in winter and replenish deficiencies . “
At the same time, according to the pharmacist, it is as important to protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation in winter as it is to replenish its deficiency. Ultraviolet rays are active telegram data throughout the year, and when reflected from ice or snow, their harmful effect on the skin only worsens. Therefore, when going outside in winter, it is important to use a cream with SPF to protect the skin.
The survey by the media holding Rambler&Co and SBER EAPTEKA was conducted from January 17 to 23, 2025, and involved 115,831 people, of whom 47% were women and 53% were men.