Vitamin D Deficiency and Musculoskeletal Function in the Elderly.

VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IS ASSOCIATED WITH POOR MUSCULOSKELETAL FUNCTION IN THE ELDERLY, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF FALLS AND FRACTURES. VITAMIN D ADMINISTRATION INCREASES MUSCLE STRENGTH AT ALL LEVELS AND IMPROVES BALANCE. ACTIVE CORRECTION OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IS AN ESSENTIAL MEASURE WITH CONSIDERABLE IMPACT ON THE HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]