title: [Epidemiology, incidence and sex specific differences in primary gout].
abstract: Gout is common disease with a worldwide distribution. The major risk factor for the development of gout is sustained asymptomatic hyperuricemia. Primary prevention of gout can be achieved through lifestyle changes including weight loss, restricting protein and calorie intake, limiting alcohol consumption and optimal treatment of hypertension.
authors.affiliation: II. Medizinischen Abteilung mit Rheumatologie und Osteologie, Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Spitals der Stadt Wien.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Peichl
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001317:Austria / Q000453:epidemiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006073:Gout / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D014527:Uric Acid