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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
Assessing High Blood Pressure for Adults
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age or
gender) have been established as a guideline. Please note that other risk factors (e.g.
diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) need to be taken into consideration and may affect these
figures. Consult with your physician for an accurate assessment.
JNC7 Classification Table – for adults within the U.S.
BP Classification
Normal
Prehypertension
Stage 1 Hypertension
Stage 2 Hypertension
SOURCE: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on
Prevention, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure for Adults.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - May 2003.
WHO Classification Table - for adults outside of the U.S. (e.g. Canada, Mexico)
BP Classification
Optimal
Normal
High-Normal
Stage 1 Hypertension
Stage 2 Hypertension
Stage 3 Hypertension
SOURCE: Standards to assess high blood pressure, without regard to age or
gender, have been established by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Systolic (mmHg)
< 120 and
120-139 or
140-159 or
≥ 160 or
Systolic (mmHg)
< 120 and
< 130 or
130-139 or
140-159 or
160-179 or
≥ 180 or
Diastolic (mmHg)
< 80
80-89
90-99
≥ 100
Diastolic (mmHg)
< 80
< 85
85-89
90-99
100-109
≥ 110