Serum uric acid and cardiovascular mortality: the NHANES I epidemiologic follow-up study, 1971-1992

J Fang, MH Alderman - Jama, 2000 - jamanetwork.com
ContextAlthough many epidemiological studies have suggested that increased serum uric
acid levels are a risk factor for cardiovascular mortality, this relationship remains uncertain.
ObjectiveTo determine the association of serum uric acid levels with cardiovascular
mortality. Design and SettingCross-sectional population-based study of epidemiological
follow-up data from the First National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES I)
from 1971-1975 (baseline) and data from NHANES I Epidemiologic Follow-up Study …