The increase in such a common condition will likely have a growing effect on the healthcare and public health systems. Dr. Singh and colleagues call for improved recognition of the burden of gout in the hope such recognition will translate into earlier diagnosis and more active management. Improved long-term management of gout may help minimize the effect of gout on the healthcare system.
Lara C. Pullen, PhD, is a medical writer based in the Chicago area.
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