Abstract:Objective To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases so as to provide a scientific basis for formulating prevention and control strategies. Methods Descriptive statistical methods were used to analyze the data derived from Surveillance Information System for Important Chronic Diseases. Results The reported incidence and standardized incidence rates of cardio-cerebrovascular events in Changsha City in 2016 were 318.09/100,000 and 326.40/100,000 respectively, of which those of stoke were 237.99/100,000 and 244.12/100,000 respectively, and most of the cases were caused by cerebral infarction. The reported incidence and standardized incidence rates of coronary heart disease were 80.09/100,000 and 82.27/100,000 respectively, and most of the cases were caused by acute myocardial infarction. The reported mortality and standardized mortality rates of cardio-cerebrovascular events were 132.43/100,000 and 136.21/100,000 respectively, of which those of stoke were 80.14/100,000 and 82.34/100,000 respectively, and most of the deaths were caused by cerebral hemorrhage. The reported mortality and standardized mortality rates of coronary heart disease were 52.29/100,000 and 53.78/100,000 respectively, and most of the deaths were caused by acute myocardial infarction. The reported incidence (χ2incidence=64,537.26, P=0.000) and reported mortality rate(χ2mortality=32,646.53, P=0.000)of cardio-cerebrovascular events were both increased with increasing age, and the rates were higher in males than in females (χ2incidence=194.66, P=0.000; χ2mortality=178.54, P=0.000); moreover, the cases and deaths occurred mainly in the crowd aged 60 years and above. The recurrence rate of cardio-cerebrovascular events was 38.03%. Conclusions The reported incidence, recurrence and reported mortality rates of cardio-cerebrovascular events in Changsha City in 2016 showed a “three-high” trend, and the control situation was grim. The reported incidence and reported mortality rates were both increased with increasing age, and most of the cases and deaths were caused by stoke. The Results suggest that residents aged 60 years and above are the main prevention and control objects.