PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENION AMONG THE PATIENTS WHO ATTEND INTERNAL MEDICINE OUTPATIENT CLINIC OF A LOCAL HOSPITAL IN MAKKAH

Hypertension is a common global health problem in many countries including developing countries . The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension among the patients who attend internal medicine outpatient clinics in a local hospital and highlight the common medical conditions associated with it.

Keyword: Prevalance , Hypertension , Risk Factors , Diabetes