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

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...

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Main Authors: Juliana Poletto, Helena Aiko Harima, Sandra Roberta Gouvea Ferreira, Suely Godoy Agostinho Gimeno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz 2011-02-01
Series:Cadernos de Saúde Pública
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-311X2011000200018&lng=en&tlng=en