2019-2023: Liverpool experiences a 960% increase in gout cases, highest in England.

Liverpool experiences a significant surge in gout cases, with the number of cases increasing by over 960% between 2019 and 2023, making it the area with the highest increase in England. Gout, known as the "disease of kings," is a type of arthritis that causes sudden and severe joint pain. The disease is most common in older men, especially if they are overweight and drink alcohol. Health experts have issued an urgent warning due to the increase in cases in the UK.