Epidemiological characteristics and prevention strategies of gouty arthritis in Northwest China in 2023-2025
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2483.2026.04.012
- VernacularTitle:2023—2025年西北地区痛风性关节炎的流行病学特征及预防策略
- Author:
Ling FU
1
;
Ning CUI
1
;
Peijie XIA
1
;
Nan ZHAO
1
;
Aiqing PAN
1
;
Xiaomin RAN
1
;
Fei CHEN
1
;
Kaiyue CAO
1
Author Information
1. Laboratory Department, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an , Shaanxi 710038, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Gouty arthritis;
Epidemiological characteristics;
Preventive intervention measures
- From:
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
2026;37(4):56-60
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the epidemiological characteristics of gouty arthritis in Northwest China from 2023 to 2025, and to formulate preventive intervention measures. Methods By retrospectively analyzing the case data of medical institutions in Northwest China from January 2023 to June 2025 (a total of 8 139 cases), the incidence trend and population distribution characteristics of gouty arthritis in this area were analyzed. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors. Results From 2023 to 2025, the prevalence rate of gouty arthritis in adult residents in Northwest China was 3.74% (304/8 139). Among the sites affected by gouty arthritis, the metatarsophalangeal joint accounted for the highest proportion (P<0.05). From the perspective of age distribution, the prevalence rate was the highest in 40-59 years old group (5.90%), followed by 66-80 years old group (4.21%) and >80 years old group (2.75%). The incidence rate in 40-65 years old group was higher than that in the other age groups (P<0.05). High blood uric acid and creatinine, alcohol drinking, obesity, high purine diet, concurrent chronic kidney disease and metabolic syndrome were risk factors affecting gouty arthritis in Northwest China (P<0.05). Conclusion High blood uric acid level, high creatinine level, alcohol drinking, obesity, high purine diet, concurrent chronic kidney disease and metabolic syndrome are risk factors influencing gouty arthritis in Northwest China. Based on the above factors, this study proposes comprehensive prevention strategies from the individual, community and public health levels to provide a scientific basis for reducing the incidence rate of gouty arthritis.
