<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhen should patients receive a low- to moderate-dose statin for the prevention of CVD events and mortality?  <response>: <reason> Patients should receive a low- to moderate-dose statin for the prevention of CVD events and mortality when they are between 40-75 years old, have 1 or more CVD risk factors, and have a calculated 10-year risk of cardiovascular event of 10 or greater. 