Study Cohort Characteristics per SUA Quartile.

Continuous data are presented as mean, Categorical data are presented as percentage. To convert uric acid level from μmol/L per liter to mg/dL, values were divided by 59.48. BMI, body mass index; WC, waist circumference; WHR, waist to hip ratio; Δweight: difference between current and maximum weight. Maximum weight could be the current weight.a: All P values b: P values >0.05.c: Smoking was defined as having smoked at least 100 cigarettes in one's lifetime.d: Drinking was defined as consumption of at least 30 g of alcohol per week for 1 year or more.