Geographical distribution of hyperuricemia in mainland China: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Jiayun Huang (Author), Zheng Feei Ma (Author), Yutong Zhang (Author), Zhongxiao Wan (Author), Yeshan Li (Author), Hang Zhou (Author), Anna Chu (Author), Yeong Yeh Lee (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Fructose plays an important role in the complex metabolism of uric acid in the human body. However, high blood uric acid concentration, known as hyperuricemia, is the main risk factor for development of gout. Therefore, we conducted an updated meta-analysis on the prevalence and...