Prevalence of Statin Use for Primary Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease by Race, Ethnicity, and 10-Year Disease Risk in the US

• DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2023.0228
• Publication Date: 2023-03-22T15:09:34Z
• Authors: Joshua A. Jacobs; Daniel K. Addo; Alexander R. Zheu...; Catherine G. Deri...; Utibe R. Essien; Ann Marie Navar; Inmaculada Hernandez; Donald M. Lloyd-J...; Jordan B. King; Shreya Rao; Jennifer S. Herrick; Adam P. Bress; Ambarish Pandey
• Keywords: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

The burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in the US is higher among Black and Hispanic vs White adults. Inclusion race guidance for statin indication may lead to decreased disparities use.