Hyperuricemia and associated factors: a cross-sectional study of Japanese-Brazilians

• Main Authors: Juliana Poletto (Author), Helena Aiko Harima (Author), Sandra Roberta Gouvea Ferreira (Author), Suely Godoy Agostinho Gimeno (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This cross-sectional study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hyperuricemia and associated risk factors among Japanese-Brazilians. We obtained data on demographic, health history, food intake, and laboratory variables. Chi-square and prevalence ratios were used as measures of association. 35.3% of...