Carotid Atherosclerosis and Metabolic Characteristics Among High-Risk Cardiovascular Populations of Four Ethnic Groups - Yunnan Province, China, 2024.

The Dai had the highest prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, hyperhomocysteinemia (hyperhomocysteinemia), and remnant cholesterol.

Carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) differed minimally among ethnic groups (range: 0.81-0.85 mm).

The Dai had the lowest prevalence of carotid plaque (carotid plaque) 15.27% (341/2,233), yet the highest prevalence of carotid stenosis (carotid stenosis) 46.22% (1,032/2,233).

In contrast, Lisu had the highest prevalence of carotid plaque 57.29% (495/864) and the lowest prevalence of carotid stenosis 3.13% (27/864).