Gout prevalence swells in U.S. over last two decades; Increase in obesity and hypertension are likely contributors

Gout prevalence swells in U.S. over last two decades; Increase in obesity and hypertension are likely contributors: "A new study shows the prevalence of gout in the United States has risen over the last twenty years and now affects 8.3 million Americans. Prevalence of increased uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) also rose, affecting 43.3 million adults in the U.S. Greater frequency of obesity and hypertension may be associated with the jump in prevalence rates, according to the findings."