Abstract
Background: Hypertension is the most significant risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney maladies and the main risk factor for mortality. Aim: To study the risk factors of hypertension among the adult population. Methods: This study was a descriptive cross-sectional community-based study conducted on adults (above 18 years) in Al-Fasher City between April and December. A cluster sampling technique was used to draw the study sample of 4325 participants. The data were collected using a standardized questionnaire with 22 ends closed questions. The collected data were analyzed using the statistical package for science (SPSS) version 23. The results were displayed as percentages, frequencies, and cross-tabulation. The statistical significance was tested using the Chi-Square test and the P-value is >0.05. Results: This study revealed that the prevalence of hypertension was 33% and supported evidence that hypertension increased as age increased. The prevalence of hypertension was higher among the age group above 55 years old (14.6%), and the percentage was higher among females compared to males. The risk factors significantly associated with hypertension were age, weight and obesity. Conclusion: This study revealed that hypertension increased as age increased, and it has also been shown that the risk factors associated with the disease are age, salt intake, and body mass index.