Adherer effect

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Here’s another reason why epidemiology is often wrong, called the adherer effect. Adherers (like me) are people who, for instance, take their drugs when required, on schedule, no matter what. What studies show is that people who are adherers are healthier, even when taking PLACEBO. See the following, from Dr. Kendrick:

Adherence to statins saves lives

Dr. Eades also discusses this effect:

https://proteinpower.com/drmike/2009/07/23/the-adherer-effect/

This is yet another reason why epidemiological studies are (basically) useless.

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What studies show is that people who are adherers are healthier, even when taking PLACEBO.

The placebo impact on health thing is interesting unto itself.