Abu-Saeed, K..Odili, V.U.Jamiu M.O2026-04-182026-04-182014-12-17Abu-Saeed, K., Odili, V.U. & Jamiu M.O. (2014). High Prevalence of Hypertension among Residents of Ilorin. Journal of Science and Practice of Pharmacy 1 (1): 54-58.2449-0458https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/17327The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of hypertension among respondents of Ilorin west LGA. Methods: This was a descriptive study conducted among 270 residents in Ilorin West LGA selected using a multistage sampling technique. Results: The prevalence of stages 1 and 2 hypertension among respondents was 16.7% and 11.9% respectively. About half 134 (49.6%) of the respondents had systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the pre-hypertensive stage. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of hypertension among the respondents.enBlood pressureHypertensionPrevalenceIlorinArticle