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Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed, including 1606 participants aged 18 years and older, recruited through convenience sampling from universities and community settings. Data were collected using a content-validated questionnaire covering sociodemographic information, personal and family medical history, and lifestyle habits. Results: Of the participants, 993 (61.8%) reported hypertension, nearly double previous national estimates. Male gender, age \u2265 30 years, and family history were significant risk factors, along with smoking, alcohol use, sedentary lifestyle, and unhealthy diet, while physical activity and dietary modification were protective. Despite high prevalence, only 22.1% had controlled blood pressure and 17.8% adhered to medication, with 51.5% relying on herbal remedies. Conclusions: These findings highlight the urgent need for early screening, youth-focused awareness, and culturally tailored interventions to reduce hypertension and prevent long-term cardiovascular complications. Hypertension among young adults in the UAE is a major public health concern, requiring integrated strategies combining education, lifestyle modification, and medical management to improve outcomes.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/ijerph23060698","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,25]],"date-time":"2026-05-25T15:05:08Z","timestamp":1779721508000},"page":"698","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Preventive Strategies of Hypertension Among Young Adults in the United Arab Emirates"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"23","author":[{"given":"Aws","family":"Raid Hussain Aljubori","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University, Ajman P.O. 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