Prevalence of Hyperuricemia and Its Related Risk Factors Among Students in Fangshan District, Beijing, China

Abstract Objectives To study the prevalence of hyperuricemia among students and explore factors related to hyperuricemia. Methods This is a cross-sectional prevalence study in 530 students aged 6 to 13 years old. The study was conducted from October to November 2019 in Fangshan District, Beijing, China. BMI, glucose, cholesterol HDL, triglycerides, cholesterol LDL and uric acid were measured. Results The overall serum uric acid concentrations was 301.7 ± 74.2 μmol/L. The mean serum uric acid concentrations in boys and girls were 311.1 ± 74.2 μmol/L and 311.1 ± 74.2 μmol/L, respectively. The overall prevalence of hyperuricemia (serum uric acid ≥ 416 μmol/L) was 7.0%. Logistic regression showed that hyperuicemia was worse in boys, students who were older and with high BMI. Conclusions The serum acid concentration among students was high, interventions for high-risk students should be taken. Funding Sources Beijing Center for Diseases Control and Prevention.