Daily Express: Statins for all over-60s would slash risk of heart disease and stoke

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Dr Malik comments on a recently featured study which suggests nearly everyone over the age of 60 should be given Statins to slash the risk of heart disease and stroke.

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/539692/Statins-benefits-for-over-60s

Posted on 26 November 2014

Author: LCC

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