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New US cholesterol guidelines would put 87.5 million adults on statins, study finds
Key Takeaways
- A new JAMA analysis estimates 87.5 million U.S. adults ages 30 to 79 would now qualify for statins.
- The updated 2026 guidance expands the age range to 30 to 79 and shifts risk assessment from 10 years to 30 years.
- Researchers estimate 21.5 million additional Americans would be recommended for treatment under the new framework.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com