Abstract:

Objective To investigate the rural-urban difference of risk factors in middle-aged high-risk groups with stroke in Chifeng City. Methods The method of cluster sampling was used for the urban and rural resident population aged 40 to 65 years old in Chifeng City, and those residents had face-to-face interviews and physical examinations to collect the basic information. The screening results were statistically analyzed. Results 1 832 middle-aged high-risk residents aged 40 to 65 were included in the study, including 950 urban residents (51.9%) and 882 rural residents (48.1%).There was no significant difference in age and gender between urban and rural residents (P>0.05). The exposure rates, such as family history of stroke, hypertension, diabetes, overweight or obesity, and dyslipidemia in urban residents were higher than those in rural residents(P<0.05), while the exposure rates of lack of exercise and smoking history were lower (P<0.05). Conclusion There are differences in the exposure of risk factors between rural-urban middle-aged high-risk groups with stroke in Chifeng City. It is necessary to carry out the targeted stroke prevention and treatment strategies, the focus of city is on the control of diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity, while the focus of village is on the intervention of unhealthy lifestyles such as smoking and insufficient exercise.

Key words: stroke, population monitoring, middle age, risk factors