International Journal of Pediatrics Research

Objective To understand the prevalence and related influencing factors of hyperuricemia in children and adolescents in Baotou City, and to provide scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of hyperuricemia. Methods 1768 children and adolescents aged 1-14 who underwent physical examinations in the pediatric outpatient department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College from September 2022 to September 2023 were randomly selected as the research subjects. Demographic information, physical examination, laboratory examination, and dietary habits were collected to retrospectively study the prevalence of hyperuricemia in children and adolescents. Multiple logistic regression was used to explore the relevant factors affecting the prevalence of hyperuricemia. Results The overall prevalence of hyperuricemia was 35.46%, with boys (46.21%) being higher than girls (25.36%), and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.001); Multivariate logistic stepwise regression showed that age, gender, elevated blood sugar levels, dyslipidemia, TG, TC, screen time, sleep time, excessive intake of sugary drinks, excessive salt intake, and family history of hyperuricemia were independent risk factors for hyperuricemia (P<0.001), while HDL was a protective factor for hyperuricemia (P<0.001). Conclusion The incidence of hyperuricemia among children and adolescents in Baotou City is at a high level, with boys having a higher incidence than girls; Improving unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle will be beneficial for the occurrence and development of HUA in children and adolescents.

Baotou City; Children and adolescents; Hyperuricemia; Influencing factor