Figure 35. Cholesterol-lowering statin drug visits among adults 45 years of age and over by sex: United States, 1995-2002

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Figure 35. Cholesterol-lowering statin drug
visits among adults 45 years of age and over by
sex United States, 1995-2002
Men, 65 years and over
Women, 65 years and over
Men, 45-64 years
Women, 45-64 years
Year
NOTES Cholesterol-lowering statin drug visits
are physician office and hospital outpatient
department visits with cholesterol-lowering
statin drugs prescribed, ordered, or provided.
See Data Table for data points graphed, specific
drugs included, standard errors, and additional
notes.
SOURCES Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, National Center for Health
Statistics, National Ambulatory Medical Survey
and National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care
Survey.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
National Center for Health Statistics. Health,
United States, 2004