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Gout: an experience from Zimbabwe

S K Lutalo1

  • 1Harare Central Hospital, Southerton, Zimbabwe.

The Central African Journal of Medicine
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
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Gout predominantly affects men in Zimbabwe, with late diagnoses common. High uric acid levels and alcohol excess are significant factors, necessitating public health interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Gout is a complex inflammatory arthritis characterized by hyperuricemia and urate crystal deposition.
  • Understanding the epidemiological profile of gout in sub-Saharan Africa is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical characteristics and risk factors of gout patients in Zimbabwe.
  • To highlight the need for mapping serum uric acid levels and addressing alcohol consumption.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 23 gout patients treated and followed up over five years in Zimbabwe.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, age at diagnosis, serum uric acid levels, presence of tophi, and associated conditions.

Main Results:

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  • Gout affected men 6.7 times more than women, with a mean age at diagnosis of 44 years.
  • Mean serum uric acid levels were elevated at 588 mumol/l, and 30.4% presented with tophi.
  • Alcohol excess was universal, and shoulder joint involvement occurred in 21.7% of patients.

Conclusions:

  • Gout in Zimbabwe presents with late diagnosis, high uric acid levels, and a strong association with alcohol excess.
  • There is an urgent need for population-based serum uric acid level mapping across African regions.
  • Public health strategies should focus on reducing alcohol consumption to mitigate gout prevalence and severity.