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April 13, 2021 - In some observational studies, lower vitamin D levels have
been associated with risk for fractures, falls … , others only the number
of participants who experienced 1 or more falls (ie, “fallers”), and some
trials … One trial reported on the incidence of 2
or more falls, a different definition of “fallers” than in the … For those out-
comes with sufficient data (mortality, fractures, and falls), find-
ings were similar … Interventions to
prevent falls in community-dwelling older adults:
US Preventive Services Task Force
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2024-11/uspstf-annual-report-congress-2024.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Interventions for Falls Prevention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Falls are the leading cause of … Stratified by age, 25.9% of adults ages 65 to 74 years
reported falling and 9.3% reported fall-related … injuries; 28.5% of adults ages 75 to 84 years reported falling
and 10.6% reported fall-related injuries … ; and 33.8% of adults age 85 years or older reported falling and 13.9%
reported fall-related injuries … risk for
falls.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/impaired-visual-acuity-in-older-adults-screening1
July 15, 2009 - Evidence on the effect of cataract surgery on the risk for falls and fractures is limited and inconsistent … trial reported that vision screening by an optometrist may be associated with an increased risk for falls … with refraction correction, cataract removal, or other treatments may result in increased risk for falls … Improving vision to prevent falls in frail older people: a randomized trial. … Multifocal glasses impair edge-contrast sensitivity and depth perception and increase the risk of falls
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/impaired-visual-acuity-in-older-adults-screening-2009
July 15, 2009 - Evidence on the effect of cataract surgery on the risk for falls and fractures is limited and inconsistent … trial reported that vision screening by an optometrist may be associated with an increased risk for falls … with refraction correction, cataract removal, or other treatments may result in increased risk for falls … Improving vision to prevent falls in frail older people: a randomized trial. … Multifocal glasses impair edge-contrast sensitivity and depth perception and increase the risk of falls
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January 01, 2015 - falls per person (74, 78, 84). … Treatment reduced risk for falls in persons
who had a history of falls (112) but not in those with a … Vitamin D treatment was
not associated with
decreased risk for falling
(5 studies; pooled RR,
0.84 [CI … Does daily vitamin D 800 IU and calcium 1000
mg supplementation decrease the risk of falling in ambulatory … Primary care-relevant interventions
to prevent falling in older adults: a systematic evidence review
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/
January 01, 2024 - Supplementation
High Body Mass Index in Children and Adolescents: Interventions
Falls
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/vitamin-d-deficiency-screening-november-2014
November 24, 2014 - preventive medication for patients at increased risk for a specific negative health outcome, such as falls … Lower vitamin D levels have been reported to increase risk for fractures, falls, functional limitations … USPSTF has published recommendations on the use of vitamin D supplementation for the prevention of falls … Studies on risk for fractures, falls, and cardiovascular disease have been less consistent; most often … AGS/BGS Clinical Practice Guideline: Prevention of Falls in Older Persons.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/impaired-visual-acuity-in-older-adults-screening-2016
March 01, 2016 - Harms of treatment of refractive error include a potential for increased falls with the use of multifocal … The USPSTF’s recommendations on screening for glaucoma and falls prevention are available on its website … One trial reported a decreased risk of falls after immediate vs delayed cataract surgery (RR, 0.66 [95% … Falls and health status in elderly women following first eye cataract surgery: a randomised controlled … Falls and health status in elderly women following second eye cataract surgery: a randomised controlled
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/vitamin-d-and-calcium-to-prevent-fractures-preventive-medication-2013
February 15, 2013 - Update in Progress for Vitamin D, Calcium, or Combined Supplementation for the Primary Prevention of Falls … Recommendation
Grade
Community-dwelling Adults, 65 Years or Older, at Increased Risk for Falls … in community-dwelling adults aged 65 years or older who are at increased risk for falls. … in community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older who are at increased risk for falls because of … a history of recent falls or vitamin D deficiency ( B recommendation ).
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/announcements/2024-report-congress-evidence-gaps
January 01, 2024 - and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy: Screening and Supplementation Breast Cancer: Screening Falls
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/vitamin-d-deficiency-screening-adults
October 25, 2018 - between vitamin D use or serum vitamin D levels and selected health outcomes (i.e., mortality, fractures, falls … vitamin D doses or formulations
Outcomes
KQs 1, 3:
All-cause mortality
Incidence of falls
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July 01, 2009 - observational study re-
ported an association between multifocal lens use and in-
creased risk for falls … trial
reported that vision screening by an optometrist may be
associated with an increased risk for falls … with
refraction correction, cataract removal, or other treatments
may result in increased risk for falls … Improving vision to prevent falls in frail older people: a randomized trial. … Multifocal glasses impair edge-contrast
sensitivity and depth perception and increase the risk of falls
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March 01, 2016 - The USPSTF’s recommendations on screening for glaucoma
and falls prevention are available on its website … Further studies are needed on the
association between use of corrective lenses and risk of falls, includ … One trial
reported a decreased risk of falls after immediate vs delayed cataract
surgery (RR, 0.66 [95% … CI, 0.40-0.96]).18 Another trial reported no
effect on falls or fracture risk.19 Some studies showed … Falls and health status in elderly
women following first eye cataract surgery:
a randomised controlled
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/impaired-visual-acuity-in-older-adults-screening
March 01, 2016 - (2.45 falls/patient vs 1.68 falls/patient; rate ratio, 1.57; 95% CI, 1.20–2.05) along with a non–statistically … Visual risk factors for falls in older people. J Am Geriatr Soc . 2001;49(5):508-515.
5. … Visual impairment and falls in older adults: the Blue Mountains Eye Study. … Improving vision to prevent falls in frail older people: a randomized trial. … Evidence was consistent for visual acuity and inconsistent for falls and precise.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/impaired-visual-acuity-in-older-adults-screening-2016
March 01, 2016 - (2.45 falls/patient vs 1.68 falls/patient; rate ratio, 1.57; 95% CI, 1.20–2.05) along with a non–statistically … Visual risk factors for falls in older people. J Am Geriatr Soc . 2001;49(5):508-515.
5. … Visual impairment and falls in older adults: the Blue Mountains Eye Study. … Improving vision to prevent falls in frail older people: a randomized trial. … Evidence was consistent for visual acuity and inconsistent for falls and precise.
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October 11, 2022 - Without Cardiovascular Risk Factors
2022-07-26
Final Research Plan: Interventions to Prevent Falls
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/news/announcements?page=0
February 29, 2024 - Public Comment on Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Review: Interventions to Prevent Falls
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/news/announcements?page=1
August 29, 2023 - 2023-04-18
Final Research Plan: Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation to Prevent Fractures and Falls
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February 23, 2016 - Recommendations
The USPSTF has made recommendations on screening for glaucoma and interventions to prevent falls
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/news/announcements?page=2
February 21, 2023 - Public Comment on Draft Research Plan: Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation to Prevent Fractures and Falls