Table 1.
Types of Partisan Arguments in 114 Analyzed Editorializing Articles Published Between 2002 and 2008
| N (%) | |
|---|---|
| HRTa is effective for menopausal and related symptoms | 74 (64.9) |
| Discussion of preclinical data that showed favorable effects for HRT | 57 (50.0) |
| Statements challenging/criticizing unfavorable studies | |
| Against WHIb | 89 (78.1) |
| Against MWSc | 29 (25.4) |
| Statements that HRTa may decrease life-threatening and other serious outcomes | |
| Breast cancer | 5 (4.4) |
| Cardiovascular disease | 36 (31.6) |
| Stroke | 2 (1.8) |
| Dementia | 28 (24.6) |
| Ovarian cancer | 0 |
| Endometrial cancer | 2 (1.8) |
| Colorectal cancer | 23 (20.2) |
| Osteoporosis/fractures | 56 (49.1) |
| Other | |
| Hypertension | 3 (2.6) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 3 (2.6) |
| Depression | 10 (8.8) |
| Metabolic syndrome | 2 (1.8) |
| Osteoarthritis | 3 (2.6) |
aHRT: hormone replacement therapy; bWHI: Women’s Health Initiative; cMWS: Millon Women Study