What are the advantages of light skin, and why is it selected for at higher latitudes?

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What are the advantages of light skin, and why is it selected for at higher latitudes?

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Humans with lighter skin can absorb UV light better which helps the body to produce more vitamin D. It basically means they need less sun exposure to get their daily vitamin D compared to someone with darker skin.

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