Prevalence of hypertension and associated factors in Jalalabad City, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan

Background: Hypertension affects an estimated one billion people, worldwide. It is a public health challenge characterized by increased morbidity, mortality, as well as cost to the community and health systems. The goal of this study is to determine the prevalence of hypertension and characterize associated risk factors in an urban setting in Afghanistan.Methods: A cross-sectional study of adults aged 25-65 years was conducted in Jalalabad city...