Are statins over-prescribed? | Ronald Krauss
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Statins reduce risk of cardiovascular disease but also come with mild to severe side effects. Dr. Krauss explains how some people might be inappropriately prescribed statins while other people should be taking statins. In addition, his current research is investigating whether statins can increase the risk of diabetes, especially for women. In this clip, Dr. Krauss shares his thoughts on the prescription pattern of statins in the United States.
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