Which of the following people is at highest risk for the development of gout?

a. Men aged 40-50 years
b. Premenopausal women
c. Male adolescents
d. Female children

ANS: A
People at highest risk for gout are men aged 40-50 years of age. Gout is rare in children, adoles-cent males, and premenopausal women.

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