According to the data, which comes from “bestattungen.de” and was reported by the medium “tkp”, among others, the cold winter months are more dangerous for people than the hot summer months. Although the data is from 2012, it has been collected over decades and is still relevant today.
Among other things – then and now – the important substance vitamin D plays an important role. This ensures that we are better protected from infections and viruses. Vitamin D is produced by UVB radiation, which occurs only when the Sun is at an angle between 45 and 90 degrees to the Earth’s surface. Otherwise, this substance will be filtered out of the air. So very little vitamin D is produced in the winter months.
In addition, “damp and cold winter air” also increases the risk of aggravation of pre-existing conditions – especially respiratory ailments. Psychological factors are also important. The lack of daylight can cause a condition known as winter depression. Additionally, serotonin levels may drop. Deficiency of this tissue hormone, also known as the “happiness hormone,” is also associated with the development of depression.
