Table 1.
Characteristics of gout patients and controls
| Variable | Cases (N = 622) | Controls (N = 917) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 51.95 ± 13.68 | 47.56 ± 12.70 | <0.001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.23 ± 3.77 | 25.401 ± 3.10 | <0.001 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 134.07 ± 17.06 | 132.31 ± 19.53 | 0.098 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 87.75 ± 12.19 | 84.15 ± 12.19 | <0.001 |
| Glu (mmol/L) | 6.50 ± 1.76 | 5.87 ± 1.85 | <0.001 |
| Tri (mmol/L) | 2.49 ± 2.25 | 1.53 ± 1.17 | <0.001 |
| Cho (mmol/L) | 5.15 ± 1.13 | 5.31 ± 1.43 | 0.025 |
| UN (mmol/L) | 5.34 ± 2.50 | 5.39 ± 2.42 | 0.715 |
| Cre (μmol/L) | 88.00 ± 40.42 | 80.34 ± 17.54 | <0.001 |
| UA (μmol/L) | 475.88 ± 123.04 | 297.97 ± 47.41 | <0.001 |
Values denote means ± standard deviations; BMI, body mass index; SBP, Systolic blood pressure; DBP, Diastolic blood pressure; Glu, Blood glucose; Tri, Triglycerides; Cho, Cholesterol; UN, Urea nitrogen; Cre, Creatinine; UA, Uric acid