Hyperuricemia prevalence and its association with metabolic disorders: a multicenter retrospective real-world study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of hyperuricemia (HUA) and gout continues to increase in China. Research suggests that HUA may be related to many diseases other than gout. However, further population research is required to investigate the association between HUA and metabolic syndromes. This study sought to investigate the prevalence of HUA in an average population in China, and the association between serum uric acid (UA) levels and related metabolic disorders.

Methods

This multicenter retrospective real-world study examined the hospital information system data of 4 tertiary hospitals in 3 provinces in China. The data of patients aged between 18 and 80 years, who had attended at least 1 medical appointment at which their UA level was recorded, were analyzed to evaluate associati

SUBMITTER: Pang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8576711 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature