Many people can get gout, but some people are at higher risk of developing it. Risk factors include:
Swipe/Scroll Left or Right to view more | Age | Most common in men over the age of 45 years and women after they reach menopause.3 |
| Ethnicity | People of Caucasian or African descent are more likely to have gout.3 |
| Family History | Gout tends to run in family.3 |
| Gender | Gout is more common in men, but women get it commonly after menopause.3 |
| Previous Injury | If you have injured a joint before, it is more likely you will get gout in that joint.3 |
| Other Health Conditions | Having heart conditions, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity or kidney disease can increase your risk of gout.3 |
| Medications | Certain medications can increase your risk of gout (i.e. water pills).3 |