Obesity, hypertension and diuretic use as risk factors for incident gout: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies

Obesity, hypertension and diuretic use as risk factors for incident gout: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies

Abstract Background Gout treatment remains suboptimal. Identifying populations at risk of developing gout may provide opportunities for prevention. Our aim was to assess the risk of incident gout associated with obesity, hypertension and diuretic use. Methods We conducted a systematic review and met...

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Main Authors: Peter L. Evans, James A. Prior, John Belcher, Christian D. Mallen, Charles A. Hay, Edward Roddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Gout
Systematic review
Meta-analysis
Rheumatology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-018-1612-1

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