Distribution of Hypertension Cases Among the Productive-Age Population in the Wanggudu Raya Community Health Center Catchment Area, Asera District, North Konawe Regency

Devi Savitri Effendy (Faculty of Public Health, Halu Oleo University, Kendari)
Rahmi Fauziyah (Wanggudu Raya Health Center, Asera District, North Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi)
Lustina Lustina (Faculty of Public Health, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi)
Normalisa Normalisa (Roko-roko Health Center, Konawe Kepulauan Regency, Southeast Sulawesi)

Journal of Epidemiology and Health Sciences
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): May - August

Background: Hypertension is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases experienced by people around the world. The occurrence of hypertension is influenced by various risk factors such as age, gender, occupation, and level of education. Objective: To describe hypertension cases at Wanggudu Raya Health Center based on gender, age, occupation, and education variables. Methods: This research is descriptive in nature and was carried out at Wanggudu Raya Health Center in 2024. The data used were secondary data obtained from medical records of hypertension patients during that year. The population in this study amounted to 193 people. Results: The characteristics of hypertension sufferers were dominated by female patients aged 45–59 years. The majority of respondents were housewives with a senior high-school education level. Conclusion: The population most affected by hypertension in the Wanggudu Raya Health Center working area consisted of women aged 45–59 years, working as housewives, and having a senior high-school education level. Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension, Risk Factors, Educational Status, Medical Records