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Rising prevalence of comorbid conditions at time of incident gout diagnosis in Olmsted County, Minnesota
| Comorbidity | 1989–1992 (n=158) | 2009–2010 (n=271) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body mass index, kg/m2, median | 28.3 | 30.9 | <0.01 |
| Body mass index ≥30 kg/m2 | 37% | 56% | <0.01 |
| Hypertension | 54% | 69% | <0.01 |
| Heart failure | 6% | 10% | 0.20 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 6% | 25% | <0.01 |
| Renal disease | 11% | 28% | <0.01 |
| Coronary artery disease | 23% | 20% | 0.43 |
| Stroke | 4% | 7% | 0.24 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 21% | 61% | <0.01 |
Adapted from: Elfishawi et al., J Rheumol 2018
