Correlation Between Body Mass Index and Serum Uric Acid Among Healthy Pakistani Adults: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study

Aim: To assess the relationship between body mass index and serum uric acid among healthy Pakistani adults Study design: A cross-sectional comparative study Place Duration This was conducted in Bakhtawar Amin Medical Dental College Multan from November 2020 to April 2022 Methodology:A total of 250 subjects were randomly recruited out which 120 selected this study. Each group comprised 60 subjects. Group controls subjects, while B hyperuricemic persons with no complaints. By dividing weight (kg) by square height, BMI computed. We divided into three categories using diagnostic criteria for obesity Asian populations given WHO. Participants' fasting blood samples (5 mL) taken under stringent aseptic conditions measure level Version 23.0 IBM-SPSS used store analyse data, Counts percentages reported on gender classifications two studied groups, Mean standard deviation acid. Results:In present 66.7% male gender, 63.3% overweight, mean 24.2 (SD=±2.0) kg/m2, 4.5 (SD=±0.6) units, whereas there 60% 70% 23.6 (SD=±1.4) 8.1 units. The independent sample test gives a significant difference p<0.05. Conclusion: study's findings show correlation acid, overweight adult population. Keywords: Body Mass Index, Pakistan, adults,