Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the effects of public propag anda and skill training of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)among citizens in Nanning city.MethodsA survey questionnaires of CPR knowledge,skill training with Skillreporter Resusci Anne manikin and an evaluation for training efficacy were carried out in 4,160 citizens.ResultsThe knowledge and skills about CPR were understood only by 0.82% of the citizens in Nanning city before the training.The ratio increased significantly to 95.9% (P<0.01)after the propaganda and the training.ConclusionMost citizens are lack of the knowledge and skills of CPR and it is anurgent task to provide the propaganda and skill training of CPR among citizens in Nanning city.The practice with Skillreporter Resusci Anne manikin in a short-term training may enhance significantly the citizens' knowledge and skills in CPR.