Greater Body Mass Index May Increase Risk of Gout

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 prospective studies found each 5-unit increment in BMI was associated with a 55% increased relative risk of gout. The study included a total of 27,944 cases among 215,739 participants. Compared to individuals who had a BMI of 20 kg/m², those with a BMI of 25, 30, 35, and 40 kg/m² had a 1.8-, 2.7-, 3.6-, and 4.6-times increased relative risk of gout. The findings are published in the European Journal of Nutrition.