biostudies-literatureUnknown46(6)Sharma IEven though several studies have examined various risk factors for hypertension, residential influence is poorly explored especially in the low-income countries. We aim to investigate the association between residential characteristics and hypertension in resource limited and transitional settings like Nepal. A total of 14,652 individuals aged 15 and above were selected from 2016-Nepal Demographic and Health Survey. Individuals with blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg or a history of hypertension (as identified by physicians/health professionals) or under antihypertensive medication were defined as hypertensive. Residential characteristics were represented by area level deprivation index, with a higher score representing higher level of deprivation. Association was explored using a two-level logisHypertension research : official journal of the Japanese Society of Hypertension1363-1374https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10239727biostudies-literatureDoes the place of residence influence your risk of being hypertensive? A study-based on Nepal Demographic and Health Survey.PMC10239727Karen Campbell MChoi YHVargas-Gonzalea JCSharma ILuginaah IWere JMStranges SfalseDoes the place of residence influence your risk of being hypertensive? A study-based on Nepal Demographic and Health Survey.Even though several studies have examined various risk factors for hypertension, residential influence is poorly explored especially in the low-income countries. We aim to investigate the association between residential characteristics and hypertension in resource limited and transitional settings like Nepal. A total of 14,652 individuals aged 15 and above were selected from 2016-Nepal Demographic and Health Survey. Individuals with blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg or a history of hypertension (as identified by physicians/health professionals) or under antihypertensive medication were defined as hypertensive. Residential characteristics were represented by area level deprivation index, with a higher score representing higher level of deprivation. Association was explored using a two-level logis2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Jun2025-04-04T14:39:14.886Z2025-04-04T14:39:14.886ZS-EPMC102397273689027010.1038/s41440-023-01217-x