Is Your Lifestyle Putting You at Risk for Gout?
5. Risk Factor: Other Medical Conditions
Some other medical conditions increase the risk of getting gout. For example, one study in the U.S. found that people with psoriasis have a 1.7-fold increased risk of gout. A similar study in Taiwan found that people with psoriasis had a 1.3-fold increased risk of gout and that hypertension and COPD were contributing factors.
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