Prevalence of Hyperuricemia at Nepalgunj Medical College, Banke, Nepal

The prevalence of hyperuricemia is varied in different populations and it has appeared to be increased in the past decades. Recent studies have suggested that hyperuricemia is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. One thousand eighty seven patients, attending Nepalgunj medical college and Teaching Hospital, Banke, Nepal from March 2011 to February 2012 were included in this study. The reference was ranged between 3.5-7.0 mg/dL in males and 2.6-6.0 mg/dL in females. Hyperuricemia was defined as a Serum Uric Acid level of more than 7.0 mg/dL in males and of more than 6.0 mg/dL in females. The uric acid was determined by uricase /PAP method. Test was performed in the central laboratory of Biochemistry, Nepalgunj Medical College and teaching Hospital, Banke, Nepal. 1487 studies were selected, the statistical information of which was collected for systematic analysis. The results have showed that the high prevalence of hyperuricemia was found in females(22.86%) as compared to males (18.98). It was found that 21-40 age group is on high risk for hyperuricemia. The prevalence of hyperuricemia was different as; the period of age and is increased after 21-40 years in male and in female. Serum uric acid level was high in female as compare to male.