A cross-sectional study was carried out in rural areas of Jawan Block District Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India covering a total population of 3760 drawn from 11 villages. The total number of confirmed hypertensives was 59 with a prevalence rate of 15.7 per 1000 of the general rural population. The prevalence of hypertension gradually increased with increase in age. Males were more prone to develop hypertension as compared to females. Obesity, social class and occupation had a direct impact on hypertension.
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