Background falls and fall-related injuries are common in older adults, have negative effects
on functional independence and quality of life and are associated with increased morbidity …

Background Sedentary lifestyle is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases such as
cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. It has been estimated that approximately 3.2 …

The disproportionately high rates of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) health
complications and mortality among older adults prompted supportive public responses, such …

Background Falls remain a common and debilitating problem in hospitals worldwide. The
aim of this study was to investigate the effects of falls prevention interventions on falls rates …

The etiology of endemic rickets was discovered a century ago. Vitamin D is the precursor of
25-hydroxyvitamin D and other metabolites, including 1, 25 (OH) 2D, the ligand for the …

Objective The task force of the International Conference of Frailty and Sarcopenia Research
(ICFSR) developed these clinical practice guidelines to overview the current evidence-base …

STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING AND MANAGING FALLS ACROSS THE LIFE-COURSE
Page 1 STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING AND MANAGING FALLS ACROSS THE LIFE-COURSE …

Background The effects of vitamin D on fractures, falls, and bone mineral density are
uncertain, particularly for high vitamin D doses. We aimed to determine the effect of vitamin …

Osteoporosis is a “skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength
predisposing a person to an increased risk of fracture” which, in light of demographic …

Objective Previous meta-analyses have found that exercise prevents falls in older people.
This study aimed to test whether this effect is still present when new trials are added, and it …