Background: Hypertension causes many risks of premature death. The increase in hypertension sufferers in Palu City continues to fluctuate every year, the latest data for 2022 is that the number of hypertension sufferers is 7,848 cases and is in first place on the list of the highest non-communicable diseases. Based on medical record reports from the community health center, most of those suffering from hypertension complications from Kaili ethnic backgrounds are caused by lifestyle. Objective: This study aims to analyze efforts to prevent hypertension in the Kaili tribe community. Method: The type of research is qualitative research with an ethnographic approach. Data collection using independent interviews and observations. The research informants were 12 informants who were determined using the snowball sampling technique. Results: The research results show that the Kaili tribe community accepts health values in preventing hypertension through health activities such as Posbindu PTM and Sehat Friday, involving various parties. The general health protection norm is 5-30 minutes of light to heavy physical activity every day. The culture of consuming local fruit, such as bananas, is still strong with an average of 1-2 fruits per day, but the pattern of vegetable consumption is good even though there is an inappropriate habit of cooking vegetables with coconut milk. Routine health checks are carried out 1-3 times a month, including general examinations, blood pressure, blood sugar, urine and counseling. Conclusion: Suggestions for the Kaili tribe community to actively participate in health programs, so that they are aware, independent and able to avoid hypertension from an early age.