Hypertension is a common and important publichealth problem in Turkey and worldwide. Recommendationson the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension have beenpresented in many nationally and internationally agreed Euro- pean and American guidelines. However, there are differencesamong these guidelines, and some of the recommendationsare not consistent with clinical practice in our country. Consen- sus report preparation, with the participation of relevant associ- ations, was considered necessary to merge recommendationsby evaluating hypertension guidelines from the perspectiveof Turkey and to create a joint approach in the diagnosis andtreatment of hypertension in adults. For this purpose, it wasaimed to prepare a practical text in Turkey in which all physi- cians dealing with hypertensive patients, from family practitio- ners in primary care to specialists in tertiary care, could cometo agreement on common concepts, and which would be usedas a basic reference guideline. Considering health care prac- tices and sociocultural structure in Turkey, this report aimed toenhance awareness on hypertension, provide a common basisfor different definitions and values as well as therapeutic op- tions in various guidelines, and establish a practical referenceguide to improve clinical practices in Turkey. This report is nota document describing hypertension in every aspect, but a ref- erence, including basic recommendations with outlines. Carewas taken to ensure that recommendations were evidence- based and valid for a majority of patients in clinical practice.However, it should be kept in mind that an approach assess- ment should be made on an individual basis for each patient.