Table 1 Characteristics of individuals with a gout diagnosis and comparator subjects without gout as determined in the year prior to index date
Characteristic | Gout (n = 157,426) | No gout (n = 157,426) |
|---|---|---|
Age, mean (SD) | 57.1 (15.7) | 56.9 (15.7) |
Males, n (%) | 94,751 (60.2) | 94,751 (60.2) |
Charlson-Romano Comorbidity Index, mean (SD) | 0.46 (1.11) | 0.30 (0.93) |
Neighbourhood income quintile, n (%) | ||
Quintile 1 | 31,252 (19.9) | 29,469 (18.7) |
Quintile 2 | 31,924 (20.3) | 29,405 (18.7) |
Quintile 3 | 34,486 (21.9) | 37,794 (24.0) |
Quintile 4 | 30,716 (19.5) | 30,621 (19.5) |
Quintile 5 | 29,048 (18.5) | 30,137 (19.1) |
Residence, n (%) | ||
Urban | 135,865 (86.3) | 137,493 (87.3) |
Rural | 21,561 (13.7) | 19,933 (12.7) |
Health care utilization, mean (SD) | ||
Number outpatient visits | 11.76 (13.46) | 8.13 (11.17) |
Number of inpatient visits | 0.30 (0.80) | 0.22 (0.67) |
Number rheumatology visits | 0.06 (0.49) | 0.04 (0.39) |