Red cell distribution width and associated factors among hypertensive patients attending Arba Minch General Hospital, Southern Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study

A higher RDW reported among hypertensive patients compared to their counterparts, with RDW increasing across hypertension stages. These findings suggest a possible role of RDW as an indicator of hypertension progression. Therefore, assessing RDW may provide supportive information for the early identification and management of hypertension-related complications.