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Scott M. Grundy, MD, PhD; James I. Cleeman, MD; Basil M. Rifkind, MD; Lewis H. Kuller, MD, DrPH; for the Coordinating Committee of the National Cholesterol Education Program

Arch Intern Med. 1999;159:1670-1678.

The incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) peaks in the elderly population. In secondary and primary prevention trials, cholesterol-lowering therapy reduces risk for CHD in both older and younger participants. This benefit, therefore, can be extended to the elderly.

From the National Cholesterol Education Program (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute [NHLBI]).

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