New guidelines for cholesterol treatment in the US may affect the decision to take statins for some adults. 5 million more adults in the country could be candidates for statin treatment under these updated guidelines. The study compared the new guidelines to those from 2018, considering the impact on adults aged 30 to 79.

5 million people being considered for statin treatment. Further details on the study and its findings are available from the source, including information on the organizations involved in issuing the new guidelines, such as the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.