New data on gout and hyperuricemia: Incidence rates, risk factors and aging-associated manifestations

Gout affects over 1% of the world’s adult population and, furthermore, gout is the form of inflammatory arthritis most prevalent in men. Gout incidence rates are now on the rise due to aging-associated effects depending on quality of life, and comorbid conditions, and the efficiency of their managem...

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Published in:Advances in gerontology 2013-04, Vol.3 (2), p.138-141
Main Authors: Ariev, A. L., Kunitskaya, N. A., Kozina, L. S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
Arthritis
Aspirin
Beer
Disease
Diuretics
Geriatrics/Gerontology
Gerontology
Hypertension
Life expectancy
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Metabolism
Rheumatism
Risk factors
Transplants & implants
Trends
Womens health
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Summary:Gout affects over 1% of the world’s adult population and, furthermore, gout is the form of inflammatory arthritis most prevalent in men. Gout incidence rates are now on the rise due to aging-associated effects depending on quality of life, and comorbid conditions, and the efficiency of their management. Gout is traditionally considered a disease affecting men, although, in fact, women prevail among elderly patients. The growth trends in gout incidence throughout the world point to the necessity of developing novel diagnostic markers.
ISSN:2079-0570
2079-0589
DOI:10.1134/S2079057013020021