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Statins PAG meeting sparks debate

200 people attend

Statins to treat high cholesterol - are they a curse, or are they a cure?

That debate was presented to around 200 people at a Positive Action Group meeting last night (Mon).

Ramsey MHK Dr Alex Allinson, and former Healthcare Innovation Consultant, Courtney Heading, battled it out at the Manx Museum, before taking questions.

Dr Allinson in favour of use, and Mr Heading firmly against it.

Manx Radio asked them to present their arguments:

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