Statins and Multiple Noncardiovascular Outcomes: Umbrella Review of Meta-analyses of Observational Studies and Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: Many effects of statins on non-cardiovascular disease (non-CVD) outcomes have been reported.

Purpose: To evaluate the quantity, validity, and credibility of evidence regarding associations between statins and non-CVD outcomes and the effects of statins on these outcomes.

Data Sources: MEDLINE and EMBASE (English terms only, inception to 28 May 2018).