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Don't use a dangerous fix for for a probem that may not exist!

July 21, 2008

Analysis of:8-Year-Olds on Statins? A New Plan Quickly Bites Back | www.nytimes.com

We do not know enough about the effects of statins over a lifetime to justify use in children. Maybe we would reduce cardiovascular mortality, maybe not. But at what cost? I'm talking about both financial costs and the health costs related to drug side effects. We need a lot more information before recommending this course of action for all children with abnormal lipids. A better idea is to improve dietary habits and increase physical activity in our children. A pill is not the answer to good health!

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