Sex Disparities in the Association of Serum Uric Acid With Kidney Stone: A Cross-Sectional Study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Urolithiasis is characterized by high rates of prevalence and recurrence. Hyperuricemia is related to various diseases. We hope to determine the association between serum uric acid (UA) level and kidney stone (KS).

Methods

In this population-based cross-sectional study, a total of 82,017 Chinese individuals who underwent a comprehensive examination in 2017 were included. The KS was diagnosed based on ultrasonography examination outcomes. Fully adjusted odds ratio (OR) for KS, and mean difference between the two groups were applied to determine the association of UA level with KS.

Results

Among the 82,017 participants included in this study (aged 18~99 years), 9,435 participants (11.5%) are diagnosed with KS. A proportion of 56.3% of individu

SUBMITTER: Xu JZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8864179 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature