Patient demographics | n (%) |
---|---|
Male | 858 (78) |
Mean age, years (range) | 55 (18–65) |
Mean age at diagnosis, years (range) | 45 (23–85) |
Mean number of flares within a 12-month period (range) | 2.9 (0–12) |
Length of most recent flare, days (range) | 5.1 (1–16) |
Average time since most recent flare, months (range) | 4.5 (1–12) |
Receiving ULT | 638 (58) |
Employed, studying or searching for employment | 616 (56) |
Comorbidities | 847 (77) |
Chronic kidney disease | 187 (17) |
Type 2 diabetes | 253 (23) |
Overweight/obesity | 440 (40) |
Hypercholesterolaemia | 451 (41) |
Hypertension | 583 (53) |
ULT = urate-lowering therapy.