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Advocate FT-B05W - Assessing Blood Pressure for Adults; Classificaion of Blood Pressure

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ASSESSING BLOOD PRESSURE FOR ADULTS
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age or
gender) have been established as a guide according to WHO (World Health
Organization). Please note that other risk factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.)
need to be taken into consideration and may affect these figures. Always consult with
your physician or other healthcare professional for accurate assessment.
WHO CLASSIFICATION OF BLOOD PRESSURE
Blood Pressure
SBP
DBP
Classification
(mmHg)
(mmHg)
Optimal
<120
<80
Normal
120-129
80-84
High-Normal
130-139
85-89
Stage 1
140-159
90-99
Hypertension
Stage 2
160-179
100-109
Hypertension
Stage 3
180
≥110
Hypertension
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