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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Lifestyle Medicine

Background:

  • Sedentary behavior and physical activity levels are linked to hyperuricemia diagnosis frequency.
  • Understanding these lifestyle associations is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between sedentary behavior and physical activity levels with hyperuricemia in South Korean adults.
  • To identify specific lifestyle factors contributing to hyperuricemia prevalence.

Main Methods:

  • A large cohort of 161,064 healthy South Korean adults underwent health examinations.
  • International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (Korean version) assessed activity and sitting time.
  • Hyperuricemia was defined by serum uric acid (SUA) levels (≥6 mg/dL for men, ≥7 mg/dL for women); logistic regression analysis was performed.

Main Results:

  • Individuals sedentary for ≥10 hours/day showed increased odds of hyperuricemia (OR=1.08) compared to those sedentary <5 hours/day.
  • Higher participation in health-enhanced physical activity (HEPA) was associated with lower hyperuricemia odds (OR=0.90).
  • Associations varied across sex, age groups, and obesity metrics, indicating complex interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Reducing sedentary time and increasing regular physical activity are strongly recommended to mitigate hyperuricemia prevalence.
  • Lifestyle modifications represent a viable strategy for hyperuricemia prevention and management.