Prevalence of hyperuricaemia in an Eastern Chinese population: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In the past decade, China has been characterised by large-scale urbanisation as well as rapid economic growth. The aim of this study was to further investigate the prevalence of hyperuricaemia (HUA) in an Eastern Chinese population.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Survey of Prevalence in East China of Metabolic Diseases and Risk Factors China study.

Participants

In this study, 12 770 residents from 22 sites in Eastern China were recruited. Finally, 9225 subjects were included.

Main outcome measures

The serum levels of uric acid (UA), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), glycated haemoglobin and other metabolic parameters were tested. Waist circumference, weight, height and blood pressure were also measured. Questionnaires regarding smoking, dri

SUBMITTER: Han B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7247391 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature