Sedentary Behavior Increases the Risk of Gout Save
NHANES national survey study shows that sedentary behavior is an independent risk factor for gout, especially in those without hyperuricemia.
The increasing prevalence of sedentary lifestyles parallels the increases in both obesity and gout.
Cross-sectional study data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey database, analysed 34,526 participants between 2007 to 2018.
The study again reaffirmed the rising prevalence of gout from 2017 to 2018 and found a relationship between sedentary behavior and gout (OR = 1.03; 95% CI 1.00, 1.06; P = 0.0198), especially among individuals without hyperuricemia. Body Mass Index (BMI) may act as a key mediator in the relationship between sedentary behaviour and gout. In those with hyperuricemia, more than 12 h per day of sedentary behavior substantially increased the prevalence of gout.
These findings underscore the need for lifestyle modifications to prevent gout.
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