Statin Use in Adults with History of Diagnosed ASCVD by Age Group, 2014 to 2016
| Total Population | Statin Users | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Weighted Population, Millions (95% CI) | Weighted Users, Millions (95% CI) | Weighted % (95% CI) | |
| Age 40 years and older | 6,084 | 23.4 (22.1 to 24.6) | 13.9 (13.0 to 14.8) | 59.4 (57.4 to 61.5) |
| Age 40 to 75 years | 4,463 | 16.6 (15.7 to 17.6) | 9.7 (9.0 to 10.4) | 58.3 (55.9 to 60.6) |
| Age 76 years and older | 1,621 | 6.7 (6.2 to 7.3) | 4.2 (3.8 to 4.7) | 62.3 (59.0 to 65.7) |
ASCVD, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; CI, confidence interval.
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, 2014 to 2016.