Do polypills lead to neglect of lifestyle risk factors? Findings from an individual participant data meta-analysis among 3140 patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease

Discussion
This analysis allays concern that polypill-based care may lead to neglect of lifestyle risk factors, at least among high-risk patients. Maximally effective preventive approaches should address lifestyle factors alongside pharmaceutical interventions, as recommended by major international guidelines.

Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - August 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Selak, V., Bullen, C., Stepien, S., Arroll, B., Bots, M., Bramley, D., Cass, A., Grobbee, D., Hillis, G. S., Molanus, B., Neal, B., Patel, A., Rafter, N., Rodgers, A., Thom, S., Tonkin, A., Usherwood, T., Wadham, A., Webster, R. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research