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. 2007 May 12;334(7601):982.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39202.399942.AD.

Should women be offered cholesterol lowering drugs to prevent cardiovascular disease? Yes

Scott M Grundy  1
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Should women be offered cholesterol lowering drugs to prevent cardiovascular disease? Yes

Scott M Grundy. BMJ. .

Abstract

Women in western countries are more likely to die from heart disease than from cancer. Scott M Grundy argues that the risks make preventive treatment essential, but Malcolm Kendrick believes the evidence of benefit is not strong enough

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: SMG has been a consultant to the following companies that market statins: Merck, Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Astra Zeneca.

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