Prevalence of Hyperuricemia at Birat Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Abstract:The prevalence of hyperuricemia has been increasing both in developing and developed countries. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of hyperuricemia and the association between SUA. One thousand five hundred and thirteen, patients of outpatient department (OPD) of Birat Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal who have attended for medical checkup. SUA was estimated by uricase/PAP method. Overall prevalence of hyperuricemia among the total population (1513) was 25.18%. Among hyperuricemia population the prevalence of men and women was 25.33% and 25.05% respectively. In different age groups of age <20 years to age >60 years. Hyperuricemia in men and women was 39.53%, 35.06% and 32.85%,28.88% respectively. Prevalence of hyperuricemia was high among these populations of Biratnagar, Nepal. Hyperuricemia may be considered as an independent indicator. It may enhance the risk for getting diseases. Keywords:Prevalence, uric acid, gout.
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A. K. Sinha
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