International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity· 2020Q1· Review
Evidence on physical activity and falls prevention for people aged 65+ years: systematic review to inform the WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour
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- 2020year
Short summary
Exercise reduces the rate of falls in adults aged 60+ by 23% (high certainty evidence), with specific programs like balance and functional exercises showing a 24% reduction and multi-component programs (including resistance) a 28% reduction.
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