A&D UA-853 manual Assessing High Blood Pressure for Adults

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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

Systolic (mmHg)

Diastolic (mmHg)

Normal	< 120	and	< 80
Prehypertension	120-139	or	80-89
Stage 1 Hypertension	140-159	or	90-99
Stage 2 Hypertension	≥ 160	or	≥ 100

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

Systolic (mmHg)

Diastolic (mmHg)

Optimal	< 120	and	< 80
Normal	< 130	or	< 85
High-Normal	130-139	or	85-89
Stage 1 Hypertension	140-159	or	90-99
Stage 2 Hypertension	160-179	or	100-109
Stage 3 Hypertension	≥ 180	or	≥ 110

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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