correlational
Analysis v1
Strong Support
People in the UK between 40 and 70 who were prescribed sildenafil (like Viagra) were 15% less likely to die from any cause over time compared to similar people who weren’t prescribed it—even when accounting for things like age, smoking, or diabetes—so scientists think it might help people live longer.
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Association between prescription drugs and all‐cause mortality risk in the UK population
Cohort Study
Human
2024 DecThis study found that people who were prescribed sildenafil (like Viagra) tended to live longer than others, even after accounting for things like age and health conditions — which matches what the claim says.
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