The Long-Term Benefits of Increased Aspirin Use by At-Risk Americans Aged 50 and Older.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The usefulness of aspirin to defend against cardiovascular disease in both primary and secondary settings is well recognized by the medical profession. Multiple studies also have found that daily aspirin significantly reduces cancer incidence and mortality. Despite these proven health benefits, aspirin use remains low among populations targeted by cardiovascular prevention guidelines. This article seeks to determine the long-term economic and population-health impact of broader use of aspirin by older Americans at higher risk for cardiovascular disease.

Methods and findings

We employ the Future Elderly Model, a dynamic microsimulation that follows Americans aged 50 and older, to project their lifetime health and spending under the status quo and in various scenari

SUBMITTER: Agus DB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5130201 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature