A FEW WORDS ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
The World Health Organization (WHO) developed the following Blood Pressure Classification.. This classification, however, is only a general guideline because blood pressure varies from person to person according to age, weight, and health status..
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN TO DETERMINE YOUR NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE..
WHO Blood Pressure Classification
mmHg
95
90
Diastollic
Hypertension
Borderline
Normal
Systolic | 140 | 160 | mmHg |
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NOTE: There is not a universally accepted definition of hypotension (low blood pressure), but a systolic pressure below 99 mm Hg is usually regarded as hypotension..
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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