Global, regional, and national burden of gout in elderly 1990-2021: an analysis for the global burden of disease study 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gout, an inflammatory arthritis, disproportionately affects the elderly due to hyperuricemia, leading to significant health-related quality of life impairments and escalating healthcare costs. However, a comprehensive global analysis focusing on the elderly population is needed to inform effective interventions.

Methods

Utilizing data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, this study assessed the prevalence, incidence, and Years Lived with Disability (YLDs) of gout among individuals aged ≥ 55 years in 204 countries from 1990 to 2021. We also evaluated the impact of high body mass index (BMI) and kidney dysfunction as key risk factors.

Results

The study identified 37,230,366 cases of gout globally among the elderly, with an age-standardized prevalence

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11600630 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature