Epidemiology of Gout

Overview

Journal Rheum Dis Clin North Am

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty Rheumatology

Date 2014 Apr 8

PMID 24703341

Citations 118

Authors

Edward Roddy

Hyon K Choi

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Abstract

Gout is the most prevalent inflammatory arthritis in men. The findings of several epidemiologic studies from a diverse range of countries suggest that the prevalence of gout has risen over the past few decades. Although incidence data are scarce, data from the United States suggests that the incidence of gout is also rising. Evidence from prospective epidemiologic studies has confirmed dietary factors (animal purines, alcohol, and fructose), obesity, the metabolic syndrome, hypertension, diuretic use, and chronic kidney disease as clinically relevant risk factors for hyperuricemia and gout. Low-fat dairy products, coffee, and vitamin C seem to have a protective effect.

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