Hyperuricemia in Tibetans Undergoing Health Examination in Linzhi District in Tiebet

Objective To explore the hyperuricemia prevalence of Tibetans in Linzhi district in Tibet and to supply reference for preventing hyperuricemia and associated diseases.Methods Uricase method was utilized to detect the blood uric acid levels of the 2867 healthy Tibetans undergoing physical exmamination in a hospital. The serum uric acid levels and prevalence of hyperuricemia were compared among different age groups (≤30 years old,31 to 40 years old,41 to 50 years old,≥51 years old ) and different genders.Results In 2867 cases,782 cases (27.3%) had hyperuricemia,including 646 males (22.50%),and 136 females (4.74%). The prevalence ratio of hyperlipidemia was 4.75∶1 for men and women,significantly higher in men than in women (χ2 =85.5,P0.01). The average blood uric acid level was (379.7±126.8) μmol/L in 2867 cases,(389.4±141.5)μmol/L in men and (316.7±89.5)μmol/L in women,significantly higher in men than in women (t=16.4,P0.05).Conclusion There is high incidence of hyperuricemia in Tibetans and people' s health is seriously affected in Linzhi district in Tibet. To prevent and control hyperuricemia and associated diseases,great attention should be paid and health education should be carried out according to the national characteristics of Tibetan diet.