Analysis of the Association Between Nutritional Status and Hypertension Among Adults Aged 18–59 Years in Bugis Village, Sape District

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) remain the leading cause of global mortality, with hypertension as a key modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Nutritional status is considered an important determinant of hypertension due to its association with energy balance, dietary patterns, and metabolic conditions. This study aimed to examine the association between nutritional status and hypertension among individuals aged 18–59 years in Bugis Village, Sape Subdistrict, Bima Regency. An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted involving 30 respondents selected through total sampling. Nutritional status was assessed using Body Mass Index (BMI) based on measured weight and height, while hypertension status was determined from self-reported history of high blood pressure. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Fisher’s Exact Test. The findings showed that 63.3% of respondents had normal nutritional status, 26.7% were undernourished, and 10.0% were overnourished. The prevalence of hypertension was 66.7%. Statistical analysis indicated no significant association between nutritional status and hypertension (p = 0.425). In conclusion, no significant relationship was found between nutritional status and hypertension in this population. However, the high prevalence of hypertension suggests the influence of other risk factors not examined in this study. Recommendations: Future studies should include larger sample sizes and consider additional variables such as dietary intake, physical activity, smoking behavior, and family history to better explain the determinants of hypertension. Public health interventions focusing on lifestyle modification, including balanced nutrition education, increased physical activity, and routine blood pressure screening, are strongly recommended to reduce hypertension risk in the community. Keywords: Nutritional Status, Hypertension, Non-Communicable Diseases, Productive Age.