Drug use for high blood pressure and diabetes in kids goes up, statin use declines
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Drug use for high blood pressure and diabetes in kids goes up, statin use declines
Drugs to treat diabetes and hypertension are being increasingly used in children, but for some reason, statins are on the wane. The decrease may be a reflection of the ongoing controversy regarding statin use in this population. The trends in prescription use show awareness of the need to treat cardiovascular risk factors in the pediatric population.
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Tags: Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Drug, Children's Health
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