Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypertension Among Young Adults (26-35 Years Old) in Indonesia: Analysis of Secondary Data from Riskesdas 2018

Abstract Background Worldwide, there are 54% adults diagnosed with hypertension. The prevalence of hypertension increased, based on the basic health survey (Riset Kesehatan Dasar; RISKESDAS) in 2013, the prevalence of hypertension was 25.8%, while the on the RISKESDAS 2018 data increased to 34.1%. This research aimed to find out the risk factors of hypertension among young adults in Indonesia using RISKESDAS 2018 data. Method The research design approach observational quantitative by cross-sectional design. This research used secondary data from RISKESDAS 2018 with a total of 140,073 subjects aged 26-35 years. All subjects who fulfil the inclusion criteria will be analyzed (n=78,000). Data analysed by chi-square test and binary logistic regression. Results The result of research exposed gender (p<0.001), marital status (p<0.001), education levels (p<0.001), working status (p<0.001), BMI (p<0.001), diabetes mellitus (p<0.001), emotional mental disorder (p<0.001), and instant food consumption (p<0.001) has a significant consequence of hypertension. Conclusions The results of research can be used as a consideration for creating programs and policies to control risk factors or hypertension among young adults in Indonesia. Promotive and preventive policies programs related to hypertension must reach the community to reduce hypertension morbidity and mortality rates.