Abstract
This study aims to provide an overview of the incidence of hypertension and the knowledge of Indonesian Christian Women (WKRI) members regarding hypertension. This study uses a descriptive quantitative research method with a cross-sectional approach. The results of this study indicate that most of the respondents are in the elderly age group, with a high school education background and homemaker work. The measurement results found that several respondents had hypertension which needed to be reconfirmed by a doctor's diagnosis. In conclusion, it is necessary to carry out periodic controls for hypertension screening of members, and efforts to control consumption and increase knowledge about diet are required.
 
 Keywords: Hypertension, Elderly, Knowledge
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