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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Prevalence of Hyperuricaemia in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
مدى انتشار ارتفاع نسبة حمض اليوريك في الدم بجامعة الملك عبدالعزيز - جدة
 
Subject : Original Articles 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : A study was conducted in King Abdulaziz University to assess the mean uric acid level, the preyalence of hypemricaernia among the University staff and to investigate the related risk factors. The mean uric acid level was 5.0 mgldl (0.30 mmol/l); men had q)righer mean value than women (5.7 mg/dl, 0.34 mmol/l vs 3.rimgIdfl, 0.22 mmol/l), respectively. Hyperuricaemja was found in 10.2% of the population examined, still hypeniricaemia was higher among men (13.8%) than women (2.5%). To study the related risk factors, univanate and multiple logistic regression analysis were carried out. The risk factors that were significantly associated with hyperuricaemia included sex and body overweight. Men were at 7.1 more risk to develop hyperuricaemia than women and overweight individuals were at 3.8 more risk than normal weight individuals. 
ISSN : 1319-1004 
Journal Name : Medical Science Journal 
Volume : 6 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 1418 AH
1998 AD 
Number Of Pages : 7 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Sunday, October 11, 2009 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
بهاء أباالخيلBAHAA A. ABALKHAILResearcher  
وليد ملعاط WALEED A. MILAATResearcher  
محمد كرديMOHAMMAD N. KORDYResearcher  

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