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David Hudgins, MB, CHB
Derby, England

JAMA. 1994;272(16):1251.

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To the Editor.

—The article by Dr Peterson and colleagues¹ finds that despite racial differences in the use of major coronary procedures, there was no significant difference in adjusted mortality by race and class.

While I accept the point that quality of life as well as mortality needs to be taken into account,² another point needs careful consideration: namely, that we may be spending billions of dollars on coronary procedures for very little benefit. Perhaps this money could be better spent elsewhere on more cost-effective health measures. . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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