Table 1 Participant characteristics
| Gout-labelled illness, n = 89 | Urate crystal arthritis-labelled illness, n = 83 | All participants, n = 172 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD) years | 42 (15) | 41 (17) | 42 (15) |
| Female sex, n (%) | 65 (73%) | 60 (72%) | 125 (73%) |
| Rural setting, n (%) | 41 (46%) | 40 (48%) | 81 (47%) |