Cloudy Climate Leads to Low Vitamin D

Q. It seems living in the Pacific Northwest is a health hazard from lack of vitamin D. Not only have I been diagnosed with low vitamin D, practically everyone else I know also has this problem.
Many of my irritating but non-substantial symptoms went away after getting my vitamin D level up to normal. I wish doctors had found it years ago. I think doctors should check it every time you visit from the time you are born.
A. The sunshine vitamin might well be in short supply in a climate dominated by clouds and rain. Even people who live in sunny places like Arizona or Florida can have low vitamin D levels, so getting tested is a very good idea.