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treatment based on the test results may be dangerous. It is
vital to follow your doctor's instructions.
WHO classification:
The World Health Organization (WHO) and National
High Blood Pressure Education Program Coordinating
Committee have developed a blood pressure standard,
according to which areas of low- and high-risk blood
Table for classification of blood pressure values (unit of measurement mmHg) for adults:
Range
Hypotonia
(degraded blood pressure)
Normal range
Pre-hypertensive
blood pressure range*
High blood pressure - degree
High blood pressure - degree
(*) Blood pressure range that might transfer to high blood pressure
The WHO classification in the display shows the range of
the measured blood pressure.
If the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in
two different WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the grade
hypertension range and diastolic pressure in the normal
pressure are identifi ed. This standard, however, is a
general guideline as individual's blood pressure varies
among different people and different age groups... etc.
It is important that you consult with your physician
regularly. Your physician will tell you your normal blood
pressure range as well as the point at which you will be
considered at risk.
Systolic
lower than 105
between 105 and 120
between 120 and 140
between 140 and 160
higher than 160
range), the WHO classification on the unit always indicates
the higher range (grade
described).
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Diastolic
lower than 60
between 60 and 80
between 80 and 90
between 90 and 100
higher than 100
hypertension in the example
Action
Check with doctor
Self check
Check with doctor
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor
Adapted from JNC 2003