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Statins reduce heart attack risk 30% for over-70s, few side effects
✓ The Guardian AustraliaScience & Systems

Statins reduce heart attack risk 30% for over-70s, few side effects

A decade-long trial of nearly 10,000 people aged 70+ found statins reduced first heart attacks and strokes by 30%.

Why it mattersMillions of healthy older Australians might now qualify for statin prescriptions to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

AustraliaAustralian GPs can now recommend statins to healthy patients over 70, potentially preventing thousands of heart events.

✓ Claims checked against the source. checked 3 h ago

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