Objective To compare the effectiveness of single, multiple, and multifactorial interventions to
prevent falls and fall‐related fractures in community‐dwelling older persons. Methods …

Vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency (VDD) is a very prevalent condition in the general
population. Vitamin D is necessary for optimal bone mineralization, but apart from the bone …

Vitamin D is a key component for optimal growth and for calcium–phosphate homeostasis.
Skin photosynthesis is the main source of vitamin D. Limited sun exposure and insufficient …

Objective To determine whether increasing calcium intake from dietary sources affects bone
mineral density (BMD) and, if so, whether the effects are similar to those of calcium …

Background Vitamin D and related compounds have been used to prevent osteoporotic
fractures in older people. This is the third update of a Cochrane review first published in …

Background Approximately 30% of people over 65 years of age living in the community fall
each year. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2009. Objectives To …

Background Available evidence on the effects of vitamin D on mortality has been
inconclusive. In a recent systematic review, we found evidence that vitamin D 3 may …

Importance Low serum vitamin D levels have been associated with adverse clinical
outcomes; identifying and treating deficiency may improve outcomes. Objective To review …

Background: Vitamin D supplement is one of the current possible interventions to reduce fall
and fracture. Despite having several studies on vitamin D supplement and fall and fracture …

Context The growing number of systematic reviews/meta-analyses (SR/MAs) on vitamin D
(±calcium) for fracture prevention has led to contradictory guidelines. Objective This …