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Broke a Bone Just From Rolling over in Bed - Due to Extreme Sun Avoidance - Walla Health

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It sounds like something hard to believe, but it really happened: A 48-year-old woman from Chengdu in southwestern China rolled over in bed at night—and broke a bone. The reason? Excessive use of sunscreen and extreme avoidance of sunlight, which led to a severe vitamin D deficiency and a severe case of osteoporosis (bone thinning). When she rolled over, her bones simply couldn't handle the strain. The unusual case was first revealed on May 14 b…
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It sounds like something hard to believe, but it really happened: A 48-year-old woman from Chengdu in southwestern China rolled over in bed at night—and broke a bone. The reason? Excessive use of sunscreen and extreme avoidance of sunlight, which led to a severe vitamin D deficiency and a severe case of osteoporosis (bone thinning). When she rolled over, her bones simply couldn't handle the strain. The unusual case was first revealed on May 14 b…

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וואלה! broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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