Fall prevention: What works?
Nearly one-third of people ages 65 and older will fall each year, and one in 10 of those falls will lead to a fracture. Over the years, several studies have tried to pinpoint the most effective fall prevention strategies. Recently, a group of researchers reviewed the evidence from 159 fall prevention trials and identified several effective interventions, including these:
Other treatments evaluated either didn't reduce the risk for falls or increased it. For example, changing an eyeglass prescription increased the risk for falls. Taking vitamin D supplements didn't prevent falls, except in people who had low levels of the vitamin.
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