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Statin use and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer

  • Coogan P
  • Smith J
  • Rosenberg L
American Journal of Epidemiology (2006) 163(suppl_11) S37-S37
DOI: 10.1093/aje/163.suppl_11.s37-a
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Abstract

The use of statins was associated with a 47 percent relative reduction in the risk of colorectal cancer after adjustment for other known risk factors. Because the absolute risk reduction is likely low, further investigation of the overall benefits of statins in preventing colorectal cancer is warranted.

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Coogan, P., Smith, J., & Rosenberg, L. (2006). Statin use and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer. American Journal of Epidemiology, 163(suppl_11), S37–S37. https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/163.suppl_11.s37-a

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