Equity in statin use in New Zealand

• Main Authors: Norris P (Author), Horsburgh S (Author), Becket G (Author), Keown S (Author), Arroll B (Author), Lovelock K (Author), Crampton P (Author), Cumming J (Author), Herbison P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: CSIRO Publishing, 2014-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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INTRODUCTION: Preventive medications such as statins are used to reduce cardiovascular risk. There is some evidence to suggest that people of lower socioeconomic position are less likely to be prescribed statins. In New Zealand, Maori have higher rates of cardiovascular disease. AIM: This study aime...