The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended the use of aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and colorectal cancer (CRC) (Ann Intern Med 2016 Apr 12. [Epub ahead of print]). The final recommendation includes advice for different age groups.
The task force weighed the benefits and risks of taking aspirin for the primary prevention of both CVD and CRC. It found that the prophylaxis was beneficial for some patients, but not for others.
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