Viagra and Ortho Evra: His and Hers Death Rates

Men have an expected death rate from Viagra of 6* per 100,000 prescriptions.

Women have an estimated death rate of 0.27** per 100,000 woman years from using the Ortho Evra birth control patch.

Fortunately, men can think for themselves, and are responsible people, so there's no need to hold their hand and patronize them in various media. Which works out just great, because it allows more time and energy to be dedicated to opinion health reporting aimed at women.

*Rate from an ARHP mailing. [can't link to it, but if you want to read it, let me know, and I'll e-mail it to you]

**This is based on the 6 reported deaths in patch users. Since none of the deaths have actually been linked to the patch, the estimated death rate is a speculation.