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How many people take statins?
Statins are very commonly prescribed in the UK, showing how prevalent high cholesterol can be. The story states that around 7 to 8 million adults in the UK take them, with over 5.3 million prescriptions in England alone. This makes them one of the most widely used types of medication for long-term health management.
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