Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors Among Adults Attending Medical Outpatient Clinics at Ibn Sina General Hospital Authority in Mukalla City, Yemen.

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is the most generally acknowledged modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and end-stage renal disease. Accordingly, the World Health Organization has listed HTN as the third greatest cause of death globally.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of HTN and its associated risk factors among adults attending medical clinics at Ibn Sina Hospital Authority in Mukalla City, Yemen.