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Results for gout in Pacific people

Tuesday 16 December 2025

Auckland, New Zealand
A new study led by Research Fellow Dr Samuela ‘Ofanoa at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, reveals that TikTok videos about gout frequently contain misleading and inconsistent information. The research highlights the urgent need for evidence-based content. “For Pacific peoples, gout is not simply a lifestyle disease. ...We need a culturally grounded education that explains science and supports families without judgment.”