Gout as a risk factor for osteoporosis: A Korean population-based study
Ji Hyoun Kim1,2, So Rae Kim2, Gilwon Kang3
1Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Korea.
Medicine
|November 18, 2022
Summary
Gout significantly increases osteoporosis risk in adults, especially young men. This study highlights a crucial link between hyperuricemia and bone health, urging further investigation into this association.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Orthopedics
- Metabolic Bone Disease
Background:
- Uric acid has a dual role in inflammation, acting as both antioxidant and pro-oxidant.
- The relationship between gout (hyperuricemia) and osteoporosis risk is not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between gout and the risk of developing osteoporosis.
- To identify risk factors for osteoporosis in patients with gout.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study using Korean National Health Insurance Service Database.
- 1:1 propensity score matching and Cox proportional hazards models.
- Inclusion of 305,810 gout patients and a matched control group.
Main Results:
- Gout patients exhibited a higher incidence rate ratio for osteoporosis compared to controls.
- Increased osteoporosis risk was observed across most age groups, notably in men in their 20s (up to fourfold increase).
- Gout was associated with a hazard ratio of 1.48 for osteoporosis; female sex and age (70s) were also identified as risk factors.
Conclusions:
- Gout is significantly associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis.
- The findings underscore the importance of considering bone health in gout management, particularly in younger populations.
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