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Hypertension is a major global public health concern and primary cause of strokes, cardiovascular illnesses, and early mortality. This study uses a mixed-methods approach to provide a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence, determinants and socio-economic implications of hypertension in the urban area of Ranjeet Nagar, West Delhi. The methods included quantitative surveys, clinical examinations and qualitative interviews. Data was collected on socio-demographic characteristics and various risk factors increasing the prevalence of Hypertension. Standard operating protocols were followed for taking blood pressure and anthropometric measures. To discover chance variables connected to hypertension, numerous calculated relapses were utilized in the consideration and chances proportions with 95% certainty interims were computed.A total of 400 patients were surveyed within the age range of 30-60 years, among them 171 male patients 27.8% were hypertensive and out of 229 female patients 27.1% were hypertensive. The prevalence of the hypertension among current smoking (n=93) and alcohol consumption (n=280) was 32.3% and 29.9% respectively. Nearly half of the patients were overweight and obese (BMI >=25 to <=29.9 kg/m2) and 32-36% were found to be hypertensive. Occupation, marital status, education levels, BMI, weight, functional capacity, and diet were each associated with hypertension. When fit in a multivariable logistic regression model, occupation (AOR=0.5), marital status (AOR=3.12), education levels (AOR=1.43), functional capacity (AOR=1.13) and diet (AOR=0.6), all remained significantly associated with hypertension. Additionally, it was discovered that the statistical data's p value was statistically significant in the information gathered. At least one in three persons between the ages of 30 and 60 in metropolitan areas suffer from hypertension, a public health hazard. Patient's age, occupation, marital status, education, weight, BMI, food, alcohol use, smoking and functional ability are all significant risk factors for hypertension. To stop hypertension and its increasing effects, preventative strategies that target the modifiable risk factors linked with hypertension are necessary.