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A health impact assessment of increased aspirin use in Wales
1Welsh Aspirin Group Secretary, 41 Ffordd Beck, Gowerton, Swansea, Wales SA4 3GE, UK. morgan@ffordbeck.fsnet.co.uk
Aim:
To estimate the likely magnitude of health impact if all individuals at increased risk of cardiovascular events in Wales (total population 2.9 million) took low-dose aspirin.
Methods:
Data from a variety of different sources were collected and systematically combined using simple methods and conservative assumptions.
Results:
Aspirin may reduce cardiovascular mortality by 2-25% and avoid 330-3250 deaths per annum after allowing for a small number of fatal undesirable effects.
Comment:
Wales might lead the way in developing an aspirin programme.
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