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Genetics are a major cause of common arthritis type, study finds

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Sat, 19 Oct 2024, 1:56pm
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Genetics are a major cause of common arthritis type, study finds

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 19 Oct 2024, 1:56pm

A painful form of arthritis, gout is the second most common form affecting New Zealanders.  

A major international study involving around 2.6 million people, has revealed that genetics are a major cause, not lifestyle choices.  

Dr Bryan Betty joined Jack Tame to run through the study, what gout looks like, and how it impacts people. 

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