Higher high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels (OR 50.54, 95%CI 29.76–85.85), higher monthly family income (4.18, 2.40–7.28), increased frequency of hot pot consumption (2.90, 1.21–6.93), diabetes mellitus (2.62, 1.48–4.62), a higher apolipoprotein (Apo)B/ApoA1 ratio (2.60, 1.39–4.85), hypertension (2.52, 1.45–4.40) and moderate-intensity physical activity (0.50, 0.28–0.89) were associated with ischaemic stroke. Here, CRP is linked to diabetes mellitus.