The researchers found that for a statin a day the estimated annual reduction in mortality from vascular disease was 12 percent per 1.0 mmol/L reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or 9,400 deaths. Using a PRIME model (assuming an apple weighs 100 g and that overall calorie consumption remains constant) the equivalent reduction from an apple a day was found to be 8,500.
"With similar reductions in mortality, a 150 year old health promotion message is able to match modern medicine and is likely to have fewer side effects," the authors conclude.
Edited by Rogerdodger, 21 December 2013 - 12:18 PM.
