<![CDATA[Elevated sodium intake increases blood volume and vascular resistance, thereby raising blood pressure elevation. Excess body weight, particularly overweight status, further promotes sodium retention and vascular resistance, while physical inactivity impairs metabolic efficiency, thereby increasing the risk of weight gain and cardiovascular dysfunction. Globally, hypertension accounts for approximately 8 million deaths annually, with 1.5 million occurring in Southeast Asia. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between sodium intake, nutritional status, and physical activity levels and the prevalence of hypertension within the service area of the Pasar Ikan Public Health Center, Bengkulu City. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted involving 94 respondents selected using simple random sampling. Dietary sodium intake was assessed using a semi-quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ), physical activity was categorized using the Physical Activity Level (PAL), and nutritional status was determined using Body Mass Index (BMI) measured with a digital scale and a microtoise. Blood pressure was measured using an automatic digital monitor (Omron). Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. High sodium consumption was observed in 63.8% of respondents, 62.8% were classified as overweight, and 48.9% reported light levels of physical activity. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 66.0%. Chi-square analysis revealed significant correlations between hypertension and sodium intake (p = 0.001), nutritional status (p = 0.000), and physical activity (p = 0.003). High sodium intake, overweight status, and low physical activity are strongly correlated with hypertension. Mitigating hypertension risk requires reducing dietary sodium intake, maintaining a balanced diet, managing body weight, and engaging in regular physical activity.]]>
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