Prevalence of Hyperuricemia and Associated Factors in Gout Patients in Lebdosari Health Center, Semarang: A Cross-sectional Survey

Background and Objective: Gout, or hyperuricemia, is an arthritis caused by high uric acid levels in the blood.Hyperuricemia is an excess of uric acid without symptoms, while gout occurs when uric acid crystals form in the joints, causing pain and swelling.The prevalence of gout is rising in Indonesia, especially among the elderly.This study aims to assess the prevalence of hyperuricemia and its relationship with age and gender among outpatient gout patients at the Lebdosari Health Center, Semarang.