Association between hyperuricemia and long-term mortality in patients with hypertension: results from the NHANES 2001–2018
Yufeng Yin,
Erye Zhou,
Jian Wu
Abstract:ObjectiveThe prevalence of hyperuricemia and hypertension is steadily increasing, and these conditions often share common risk factors. This study aimed to investigate the association among hyperuricemia, hypertension, and all-cause mortality in a nationally representative U.S. population.MethodsData for 38,644 participants were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001–2018. Hyperuricemia was defined as a serum urate concentration >420 μmol/L in men and >36… Show more
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