The prevention and control of hypertension has not received due attention in Ethiopia compared
with other computing diseases (HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria). Recent evidences
indicate that hypertension and raised blood sugar are increasing [9]. However, as most of the
studies in our region are institution- based or urban- focused, very few studies have emphasized
rural population such as Butajira DHSS earlier than 8 years, (8.2% of women and 12.3%)
[10]. Documented prevalence of hypertension at rural community level has been limited, particularly
in the study area. Thus, this study was intended to assess the prevalence of Hypertension
and associated factors among rural and urban populations in northwest Ethiopia.