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"Statins are still a common debate" Even among some doctors, researchers, and former users there is debate. Not debate about their effectiveness in general, bu

"Statins are still a common debate" Even among some doctors, researchers, and former users there is debate. Not debate about their effectiveness in general, but about which situations should warrant them. There are several common side effects that can significantly impact quality of life. It's understandable that some people are skeptical of statins based on the history of pharma and their current proposals. For example, I heard a year or two ago that they were looking into recommending statins for everyone over 70. The cholesterol level for when statins are recommended dropped about 50-100 points just a few years ago too. "The lifestyle differences between what I see in the city and what I see in their rural locations are stark." Are you comparing neighborhoods of similar socioeconomic characteristics? I've seen plenty of your types of example in urban and rural areas. The big difference is money. The more well-off people in either location tend to be more conscience - diet, exercise, PPE use - than the poorer people. Edit: why disagree?

smileysteve 3y ago
There is debate, because while statins effectively lower cholesterol, the results don't correlate that people on statins live longer or better - though they often are less likely to die of heart disease. The effect on mobility, muscle health, and skin health are all downsides of statins.
kube-system 3y ago
> The big difference is money. The more well-off people in either location tend to be more conscience - diet, exercise, PPE use - than the poorer people. I don't think that's because of the money. I think their lifestyle choices, natural abilities, worldviews, and other personal factors are the cause of both their limited income, and their attitude towards the health choices they make.
- giantg2 3y ago
  I don't think I said it was causative, just that it's correlated. So comparing areas with different economic statuses is not really a fair comparison.

smileysteve 3y ago

There is debate, because while statins effectively lower cholesterol, the results don't correlate that people on statins live longer or better - though they often are less likely to die of heart disease. The effect on mobility, muscle health, and skin health are all downsides of statins.

kube-system 3y ago

> The big difference is money. The more well-off people in either location tend to be more conscience - diet, exercise, PPE use - than the poorer people. I don't think that's because of the money. I think their lifestyle choices, natural abilities, worldviews, and other personal factors are the cause of both their limited income, and their attitude towards the health choices they make.

giantg2 3y ago
I don't think I said it was causative, just that it's correlated. So comparing areas with different economic statuses is not really a fair comparison.