Objective: To describe epidemiological characteristics, body composition, and lifestyle habits in a group of gout patients at Vo Truong Toan University Hospital in 2025.
Subject and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 133 medical records of patients who presented for examination and were diagnosed with gout.
Results: In our group of gout patients, the majority were aged 40–60 years, predominantly male, and living in rural areas. Farmers represented the occupational group with the highest prevalence of gout (30.8%). Regarding body mass index (BMI), overweight and obese individuals had a higher prevalence of gout compared to underweight individuals. Common comorbidities included dyslipidemia (57.1%), hypertension (39%), and diabetes mellitus (29.3%). Additionally, a considerable proportion of gout patients reported habits of smoking, alcohol consumption, and intake of protein-rich foods.
Conclusion: In our study, age, sex, area of residence, and body mass index (BMI) were found to be associated with gout. In addition, lifestyle habits also influenced the development and progression of the disease. A better understanding of these factors may contribute to improved prevention, management, and control of gout recurrence.