If you were to read just the headlines of most news articles about the benefits of taking aspirin, you might believe nearly everyone should be taking this inexpensive, ubiquitous, readily available medication. The truth is, daily aspirin is not recommended for most people.
New Aspirin Recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force
Consider the latest recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The USPSTF is an independent panel of volunteer experts in evidence-based and preventive medicine from the fields of family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, nursing, behavioral health, and pediatrics. Its task is to perform rigorous reviews of peer-reviewed evidence and make recommendations regarding preventive medicine topics, including screenings, preventive medications, and counseling services.
It’s important to note that the USPSTF’s recommendations apply only to individuals who have no symptoms or signs of the disease in question; that is, no active disease.
