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This Cochrane review assesses interventions aimed at preventing falls in elderly individuals, highlighting that around 30% of those over 65 fall annually, with higher rates in institutional settings. Effective interventions include multidisciplinary risk factor screening, muscle strengthening, balance retraining, and home hazard modifications, while Tai Chi and cardiac pacing show potential benefits. The review emphasizes the need for tailored interventions delivered by health professionals and indicates th
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