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Gout & Pacific Islanders

Your Gout Questions Answered

“I suspect gout is more common among Pacific Islanders than we know, due to genetic and environmental factors. I practiced in San Francisco a few years before returning to Hawaii in 2018. In Hawaii, among Pacific Islanders, I’ve observed a higher prevalence of gout as well as more severe disease.”