Has the frequency of gout and kidney stones gone up over time?

Has the frequency of gout and kidney stones gone up over time?We all here about the obesity epidemic, and that there is related increase of diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. What about gout and kidney stones, is that occuring with more frequency as well? Anyone know the statistics on this?

elayne y
i beleive it has!due to the awful diet a lot of people eat nowadays

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