Statin use for primary and secondary prevention is influenced by social determinants of health : vimarsana.com

1. In this cross-sectional study, rates of statin use for primary prevention were lower among non-Hispanic Black men and non-Mexican Hispanic women compared to non-Hispanic White men. 2. Rates of statin use for secondary prevention were highest among non-Hispanic White men, after adjusting for patient and structural factors. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study Rundown:

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