Vinholes DB, et al. – An inspection was initiated of the link between features of the companies, especially the presence of facilities to provide meals, and of population characteristics and the prevalence of hypertension, considering individual risk factors for hypertension. An association was disclosed between the prevalence of hypertension with individual risk factors, lack of a canteen at the workplace, small companies and higher economic inequalities of cities, among Brazilian workers. These three–level characteristics aided in comprehending the variations in the prevalence of hypertension between regions or countries.