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Dose-Response Relationship Between BMI and Hyperuricemia.

Lu Yang¹, Zhen'an He², Xuan Gu³

¹Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Shulan (Hangzhou) Hospital City, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.

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|November 19, 2021

Summary

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Overweight and obesity increase hyperuricemia risk in Chinese adults. This risk is higher for males over 60, showing a U-shaped relationship between BMI and hyperuricemia.

Keywords:

CHARLS body mass index hyperuricemia middle and older people

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Metabolic Diseases

Background:

Hyperuricemia is a metabolic condition linked to various health issues.
Understanding the demographic factors associated with hyperuricemia is crucial for public health initiatives in China.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the demographic characteristics of hyperuricemia in the Chinese population.
To explore the association between Body Mass Index (BMI) and hyperuricemia, including dose-response relationships.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study utilizing the 2011 Chinese Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) dataset.
Logistic regression and restricted cubic splines were employed to analyze the association and dose-response relationship between BMI and hyperuricemia.
Stratification analysis was performed to examine group-specific differences.

Main Results:

Overweight and obese participants exhibited a significantly higher risk of hyperuricemia (OR=1.26, OR=1.90 respectively).
The association between obesity and hyperuricemia remained consistent across different genders and age groups.
Males and individuals over 60 years old with overweight showed an elevated risk (OR=1.42 and OR=1.28 respectively).
A U-shaped nonlinear relationship was observed between BMI and the odds of hyperuricemia (P<0.001).

Conclusions:

Increased BMI, particularly overweight and obesity, is positively associated with hyperuricemia in Chinese adults.
Specific demographic groups, including males and older adults (over 60), face a higher risk of hyperuricemia with increasing weight.
The findings highlight the importance of weight management for hyperuricemia prevention in vulnerable populations.