Should we lower cholesterol as much as possible?

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Authors

Morley C. Sutter · University of British Columbia

Abstract

Statins are portrayed as harmless drugs that almost everyone would benefit from, but little is known about the side effects at the high doses now being suggested

Topics & Keywords

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 332, Issue 7553, pp. 1330-1332

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.332.7553.1330

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