Table 2

 Demographic characteristics showing significantly higher body mass index, alcohol consumption and serum urate levels in patients with gout

Patients with gout (n = 39)Control subjects (n = 22)p Value
BMI, body mass index; NS, non-significant.
All results are expressed as mean (SD) unless indicated otherwise.
*Normal laboratory range is 0.23–0.46 mmol/l for males, and 0.19–0.36 mmol/l for females.
Male (%)10086NS
Age (years)52 (11)53 (16)NS
BMI (kg/m2)30 (4)26 (6)0.007
Alcohol (units/week)13 (12)6 (10)0.027
Urate (mmol/l)*0.41 (0.11)0.30 (0.08)0.002