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Blood Pressure Standard
The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a blood pressure
standard, according to which areas of low and high-risk blood pressure
are identified. This standard, however, is a general guideline as individual
blood pressure varies among different people and different age groups, etc.
95
90
It is important that you consult with your physician regularly.
Your physician can tell you your optimal blood pressure range.
Blood Pressure Fluctuation
Blood pressure fluctuates all the time!
Blood pressure will change over the course of the month, week and even
throughout the day. It is also influenced by seasonal and temperature changes.
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Hypertension
Borderline
Hypotension
Systolic
99
under
100
Systolic (mm Hg) →
mm Hg
200
Fluctuation Within a Day
(Case: Male, 35 Years Old)
150
160
Systolic over
100
Diastolic over
140 ~159
Systolic
90 ~ 94
Diastolic
Normal
139
Systolic under
89
Diastolic under
Systolic Pressure
140
160