Recommended and observed statin use among US adults with and without cancer.
Ofer KoboErin Donelly MichosAriel RoguinRodrigo BagurMartha GulatiMamas Andreas MamasPublished in: European journal of preventive cardiology (2024)
Higher statin use in cancer patients: Among those with Class 1 recommendation to take statins, 60.8% of cancer patients were using them, compared with 47.8% of non-cancer individuals, indicating a greater adherence to heart health recommendations in the cancer group. Demographic variations in statin use: The study found notable differences in statin use among younger individuals, ethnic minorities, and those with lower income within the cancer patient group, suggesting disparities in how these subgroups manage their cardiovascular health.
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