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Statins cut first heart attack and stroke risk 30% after age 70
Statins are commonly prescribed to manage high cholesterol in people up to age 75 and are known to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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A study reports that statin therapy reduces the risk of a first heart attack or stroke by about 30 % in people over age 70. Statins are commonly prescribed to manage high cholesterol in individuals up to age 75.
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