Big Money, Bad Science - What's the Best Way to Prevent Heart Disease?

This week the JUPITER study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.  It is being haled in the lay press as a study that may fundamentally change how we approach the prevention of heart disease.  It could result in millions of additional people being prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs.  Is it good science or good marketing?

References:

JUPITER Study

Editorial on JUPITER Study

Lancet Editorial

Lifestyle Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease

Primary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease with Lifestyle

Diabetes Prevention Program


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