The task force said the recommendation applies to people living at home, including women who have gone through menopause and men 60 years and older. It does not apply to people in assisted living or nursing homes or patients whose medical providers have suggested implementing supplements as part of their clinical regimen.
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among people 65 and older — a problem that has increased steadily from 2012 to 2021. In 2020, healthcare spending related to falls in older adults that do not result in death was $80 billion, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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