Scared Aussies do not apply sunscreen

The Council8217;s Pip Youl said she was horrified by the findings and that in summer, people usually only need about five minutes of sun exposure each day.

8220;We can usually obtain those adequate levels of vitamin D just by going about our normal daily activities by walking up to our car in the morning, walking to the shops or just hanging out the washing,8221; she said.

Researcher Michael Kimlin said people are confused about how much sun they need. 8220;People thought that you needed more than half an hour in the sunlight to make vitamin D, which is much more than we know that is required,8221; he said.