Gout is on the rise [Infographic]

(BPT) - Elevated uric acid in the bloodstream is the root cause of gout — the most common form of inflammatory arthritis today. But as gout continues to affect a growing number of Americans, new research from the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society reveals very few adults understand the importance of regular uric acid testing, let alone the recommended levels for preventing gout and other health issues.