Prevalence of Hyperuricemia and Its Association with Obesity in Korean Adults: Analysis Based on 2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
10.21215/kjfp.2020.10.5.348
- Author:
Jae-Ho CHUN
1
;
Jung-Hwan KIM
;
John A. LINTON
Author Information
1. Department of Family Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:
Korean Journal of Family Practice
2020;10(5):348-354
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Background:This study aimed to analyze the association between the prevalence of hyperuricemia and obesity in Korean adults.
Methods:The participants included 5,922 adults from the 2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. We examined the relationship between obesity status and serum uric acid levels using a chi-square test and multiple logistic regression.
Results:There was an increase in the prevalence of hyperuricemia with higher body mass index (P<0.001 and P=0.003, respectively). Both male and female in a higher obesity class also had a higher odds ratio for the prevalence of hyperuricemia (P<0.001). This trend remained consistent after adjusting for all confounding factors. The obesity class III group was found to be associated with the highest risk of hyperuricemia.
Conclusion:In this study, we found that hyperuricemia was significantly associated with obesity in Korean adults. In a clinical setting, this finding presents objective data for more aggressive management and ultimate prevention of obesity.
