Ethnic differences in prescription of statins for type 2's

[Amity Island]

“We estimated that by abolishing ethnic differences in statin prescribing, up to 12,600 heart attacks and strokes could be prevented in people currently affected by type 2 diabetes in the UK.”

Some ethnic groups with type 2 diabetes ‘less likely to be prescribed statins’

The medication lowers blood cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular complications in people with diabetes.

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[mikeyB]

That’s hardly a surprise when racism is in the DNA of our society, ably assisted by the current government.