Abstract:Objective To investigate the role of carotid artery sonography in the screening for high-risk factors of carotid stenosis and stroke in Jiaozui Community of Wuzhou in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.Methods The questionnaire investigation and physical examination were performed for 5789 residents in Jiaozui Community of Wuzhou in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from January 2013 to March 2015. The results of carotid artery sonography and high-risk factors of stroke were analyzed.Results In these 5789 residents, the residents aged ≥60 years had significantly higher incidence rate of intimal thickening and rate of plaque formation than those aged 40-60 years (incidence rate of intimal thickening: 26.65% vs. 9.20%, P<0.05; rate of plaque formation: 13.67% vs. 4.42%, P<0.05). The male residents had significantly higher incidence rate of intimal thickening and rate of plaque formation than female residents (incidence rate of intimal thickening: 27.89% vs. 8.06%, P<0.05; rate of plaque formation: 11.38% vs. 7.37%, P<0.05). The analysis of the high-risk factors of stroke showed that smoking history, hypertension, marked overweight/obesity, and lack of exercise accounted for 14.32%, 16.02%, 16.02%, and 35.13%, respectively, and there were significant differences between these factors and other factors (P<0.05). Hypertension, marked overweight/obesity, lack of exercise were greatly associated with stroke (P<0.05).Conclusions The important interventions for high-risk population in Jiaozui Community of Wuzhou in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region should focus on reduction of blood pressure, diet control, and more exercise. Carotid artery sonography helps with the early discovery, intervention, and treatment of patients with early-stage stroke.