Serum Uric Acid in Relation to Age and Sex in the Population of Tripura

Background: Recent studies shows that increased serum uric acid and aging are cofounders of many pathological conditions including gout, diabetes, CVD, CKD, decreased cognitive functions, including increased risk of mortality. Aim: Purpose of this study is to investigate the association of serum uric acid levels in relation to age and sex in the suburb population of Tripura. Method: A total of 274 number of serum sample was analyzed in our study. Serum Uric acid was estimated using uricase method. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 18. Results: Hyperuricemia was more in male patients compared to female patient in the study population. Serum Uric acid was positively correlated with the age (p < 0.000) in the whole study group. The normal uric acid level also gradually increases according to age in both male and female. Conclusion: Serum uric acid level increases with advancing age in the study population. Gradual increase in the normal uric acid levels is modest and linear in the men than in women.