GOUT FAST FACT
Obese people are 4 times more likely to develop gout than those of normal weight.
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Gout and Obesity
Obesity is defined as someone who carries excess body fat severely out of proportion to their height is obese. An obese person is four times as likely to develop gout as someone with a normal body weight. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a calculation to help determine if you’re at a healthy weight or at risk for obesity.
Click here to calculate your BMI and to determine if it is in the healthy range. Discuss concerns about your BMI with your physician.