Exploring the effectiveness of statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in people with severe mental illness

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death amongst people with severe mental illness (SMI) and drives substantial portion of the 15-20 year deficit in life expectancy experienced by this group relative to the general population. Statins form a core part of CVD prevention in the gener...

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Main Author: Blackburn, R. M.
Other Authors: Osborn, D. ; Petersen, I. ; Walters, K.
Published: University College London (University of London) 2016
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.746118