http://www.cureforthegout.net Gout affects more than 8.3 million people in the United States. Prevalence of gout increases with age, and gout affects more men than women. The rising incidence and prevalence of gout may be related to: Aging population Increasing obesity levels Dietary changes Gout is most commonly seen and treated by primary care physicians. It can be misdiagnosed and, perhaps more importantly, undertreated.