Patterns of alcohol consumption and risk of falls in older adults: a prospective cohort study.

Rosario OrtoláE García-EsquinasI GalánP Guallar-CastillónE López-GarcíaJ R BanegasF Rodríguez-Artalejo

Published in: Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA (2017)

Both moderate drinking and the MDP were associated with a lower risk of falls and injurious falls in older adults. However, sound advice on alcohol consumption should balance risks and benefits.

Keyphrases

alcohol consumption
physical activity
community dwelling
human health
risk assessment