Aspirin Research And Reflections On The Welsh Contribution To 2010

Abstract

Aspirin reduces the risk of cardiovascular events and there is emerging evidence that it may also help prevent cancer. An increased use of the medicine could therefore have important public health benefits. In this two part paper, a summary of the current literature on aspirin is presented in part 1 and the contribution of Wales to aspirin research discussed in part 2. To help ensure that the benefits that aspirin can afford are maximised, perhaps an international scientific meeting might be a helpful next step.