Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Associated Factors among a Group of Bus Drivers in Colombo , Sri Lanka

Hypertension is a major public health challenge worldwide, especially in developing countries, because of its high prevalence and concomitant risks of macro- and micro-vascular complications. In Sri Lanka, the prevalence of non-communicable diseases is on the rise. Around 28% of male adults are hypertensive; 25.2% are overweight, and 9.2% are obese.2,3 Hypertension is associated with a high mortality and a leading cause of disability-adjusted life-years.