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2.9.3 Health and Blood Pressure
The incidence of hypertension increases with age. In addition, if lack
of exercise, excess body fat and high levels of cholesterol(LDL), would
sticks to the inside of blood vessels, which reduces elastictity of these
vessels. Hypertension accelerated arteriosclerosis which can lead to
serious conditions such as stroke and myocardial infarction. For these
reasons it is very important to know whether the blood pressure is
within a healthy range. Blood pressure fluctuates from minute to
minute, throughout the day. Therefore it is essential to take regular
measurements to help you identify an average blood pressure.
2.9.4 Classification of Blood Pressure
After each measurement is completed, the LED display will show your
position automatically on the six segments of the bar indicator which
corresponds to World Health Organization (WHO) Blood Pressure
Indicator.
Reference Material: Journal of Hypertension 1999, Vol 17 No.2
*Note!
When a person’s systolic and diastolic pressures fall into different
categories, the higher category should apply.
Upper curve: systolic blood pressure
Lower curve: diastolic blood pressure
Time of day
120 130 140 160 180
80
85
90
100
110
Diastolic Blood Pressure(mmHg)
Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
Severe hypertension
Moderate hypertension
Normal systolic value
Normal blood pressure
Optimal blood
pressure
(target value)
Mild hypertension
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