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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