Table 1 Baseline characteristics of sample
Variables | Cases (30) | Controls (30) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 58 ± 8 | 57.8 ± 8 | > 0.05 |
Male | 28 (93.3%) | 28 (93.3%) | > 0.05 |
Family history of gout | 9 (30%) | 8 (26.6%) | > 0.05 |
Ascendant | 5 (16.7%) | 4 (13.3%) | |
Descendant | 4 (13.3%) | 4 (13.3%) | |
Hyperuricemic diet | 24 (80%) | 2 (6.7%) | < 0.001 |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 28.61 ± 4.5 | 27.25 ± 4.6 | > 0.05 |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 138 ± 17 | 132 ± 20 | > 0.05 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 85 ± 9 | 81 ± 10 | > 0.05 |
Mean uricemia (mg/L) | 81.2 ± 20.9 | 47.7 ± 11.8 | < 0.001 |
Mean 24 h uraturia (mg/24 h) | 544 ± 234 | 515 ± 229 | > 0.05 |