The relationship between serum uric acid level and cerebrovascular disease

Objective To survey the prevalence of hyperuricemia and its relations with cerebrovascular disease in the officials in Zhongshan City. Methods Uric acid level in serum and physical examination results of 1 116 cadres were performed. Results The rate of hyperuricemia in the officials were 30.2 %. There was a significant difference in female and male groups. Positive correlation was noticed between the incidence of hyperuricemia and age. The incidence of cerebrovascular disease in patients with hyperuricemia was higher than those without. Conclusion The incidence of hyperuricemia accompanied by cerebrovascular diseases in the officials is higher than those without, thus attention be paid to the health of official staff.