Prehypertension and hypertension in medical students of northern border university in Arar, Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

Aim of the work hypertension is the commonest cardiovascular disorder. Prehypertension in adolescents and young adults is a risk factor for developing hypertension in later years of life. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence rate and risk factor associated with prehypertension and hypertension in the medical students of Northern Border University in Arar city, Saudi Arabia