Prevalence Of Hypertension Among Police District Personnel in Metro Manila: A Basis for Health Promotion Strategies

This study determined the prevalence of hypertension and its associations with demographic and lifestyle factors among 300 Metro Manila police personnel (2023–2025) to inform targeted health promotion strategies. Using a quantitative descriptive-correlational retrospective design, we analyzed data from stratified random sampling of health records. Respondents were mostly young adults (25–39 years, 72.00%) and male (84.67%). Alarmingly, 80.67% had borderline/pre-hypertensive levels, only 13.67% had normal blood pressure, and 5.67% were hypertensive. Key risks included overweight (29.67%), obesity (8.67%), and alcohol use, with very few exercising regularly. Age, sex, and family history were significantly related to blood pressure levels; lifestyle strongly affected weight risks, while work shifts made no significant difference. Normal lab results and rare comorbidities confirmed that hypertension is still in its early, preventable stage. A multi-component workplace health plan was proposed, featuring quarterly screenings, lifestyle education, physical activity, stress management, and personalized support for high-risk groups. Timely intervention can prevent progression to chronic hypertension, improving both personnel well-being and operational readiness.