Women Are Less Likely Than Men to Take Medication After a Stroke, Study Suggests

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Key Takeaways

  • Female stroke survivors are less likely to take meds that could prevent a second stroke

  • They’re less likely to take cholesterol-lowering drugs or blood thinners than men

  • Mexican-American women appeared to drive these numbers

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