Should Children Take Statins?

• “Yes”

  

  “Statins Have Shown To Be Safe and Effective in Lowering Cholesterol”

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Statins Have Shown To Be Safe and Effective in Lowering Cholesterol

Dr Jatinder Bhatia

Medical College of Georgia

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Pharmacological intervention is recommended for children greater than 8y of age based on published LDL concentrations. In younger children, pharmacologic intervention should be implemented if they have dramatic elevations of LDL cholesterol or other risk factors. There are few studies of such intervention in children. Some studies have demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of available agents in children between 8 and 10 y of age. Statins have been shown to be safe and effective in lowering cholesterol concentrations. 

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"Yes" Dr Jatinder Bhatia

• Elevated Concentrations in Childhood Are Associated w/ Increased Risk
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• Universal Screening is Still Not Recommended But May Be Beneficial
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• Emphasis on a Healthy Lifestyle is Key to Prevention
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• Statins Have Shown To Be Safe and Effective in Lowering Cholesterol
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"No" John Abramson MD

• No Evidence That Statins Reduce Heart Disease or Improve Health
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• Adoping a Healthy Lifestyle is Far More Effective
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• The Long Term Side Effects of Statins Are Not Known
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• Exercising and Healthy Diet Leads to Better Adjusted, Healthier Adults
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• Listen to Mother Nature
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