This preliminary study examined hyperuricemia and gout prevalence, related biomarkers, lifestyle patterns, and <i>SLC2A9/SLC22A12</i> genetics variations among 88 participants from the Miao community in Yunnan Province China.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional survey and biochemical study were conducted. The gene discussed is SLC22A12; the disease is hyperuricemia.