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RESTRICTED -- If You’re Over 75 and Healthy, Are Statins for You?

Statins make sense for adults of any age who already have heart disease, who have suffered a heart attack or stroke, or who have had arteries unblocked with a procedure like stenting. This is called secondary prevention. (David Plunkert/The New York Times) -- NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH STORY SLUGGED SCI STATINS BY SPAN FOR JAN. 8, 2018. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED.