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What are statins? And can healthy people use them to prevent heart disease and dementia?
Every month, around 2.7 million Australians have a statin dispensed to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. Statins reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, the collective term for conditions involving the heart and blood vessels.
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Every month, about 2.7 million Australians receive a statin prescription to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. Statins are used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, a broad term that includes conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels.
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