Are gloomy climates like the UK bad for your health? (snow, warm)

[Markleee]

Is there proof that living in countries with sunny warm climates like Australia or the lower United States better for your health?

[NorthStarDelight]

It sure wouldn't be bad for my health...lol. I'd LOVE to live in a cool, "gloomy" climate like the UK.

And if I did live there, I'd be one of those nuts on Netweather complaining that 22 C is too hot...lol.

[B87]

No Wavehunter, they are not.

[AJ1013]

Well, for me it would. The UK has 3 seasons Spring,Fall, and Disaster (meaning cold but no snow)

[reneeh63]

Yes - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). THere have been many studies done with people who are sensitive to the lack of sunshine, especially in northern latitudes. And the incidence of Vitamin D deficiency is much higher in northern latitudes, as well.

[forgotten username]

wait, I thought there was more chance of developing skin cancer in Australia because it was way too sunny for white people...

[chicagogeorge]

Actually lack of sunshine is known to cause depression in many. More sun more happiness


Lack of Sunlight Linked to Depression - Elements

[forgotten username]

Are there more suicides in Washington State or Michigan than in Arizona ? Or in PEI compared to Alberta ?

[chicagogeorge]

^^

There are many components to increased suicide rates. Gloomy climates are just one


Why the Happiest States Have the Highest Suicide Rates | TIME.com

[EverBlack]

No, they are not. They are very good for your health because it's difficult to develop frostbite or heatstrokes in the UK