Rumour: Statins can decrease deaths associated with heart disease.
Truth: This is false.
Statins are a group of drugs used to reduce high cholesterol. According to a study published in the BMJ, statins have the potential to reduce coronary heart disease death rates.
After a 2-year follow-up, this prospective cohort study showed that 84 609 (52%) of patients had sub-optimal results and within an approximate 6-year follow-up, 22 798 had a cardiovascular disease incident. This means that statins are only a part of the solution. Other factors, including genetics and lifestyle, must be considered in reducing the damaging types and levels of cholesterol.
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