Table 3 Risk for end-stage renal disease among patients with gout, stratified by age group
From: Risk of end-stage renal disease associated with gout: a nationwide population study
| Â | 20-44 years (n= 419,298) | 45-59 years (n= 115,171) | 60 years or older (n= 64,981) |
|---|---|---|---|
Gout, number (percentage) | 5,832 (1.4%) | 3,989 (3.5%) | 2,675 (4.1%) |
ESRD, gout/non-gout | 16/397 | 26/364 | 28/301 |
HR (95% CI) for ESRD | 1.27 (0.91-1.78) | 1.41 (1.13-1.76) | 1.58 (1.32-1.90) |