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Old 4th Oct 2015, 14:07
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The last paper I saw, suggested tfhe risk/benefit equation tipped at around 7% (risk of cardiac event in 10 years.)

The Government (UK) used to offer statins to those over 20% risk, but this was more to do with money than anything else.

They now offer it to those of risk of 10% and above.
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