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Stages of
blood
pressure
levels
Systolic
(mmHg)
Diastole
(mmHg)
Color Measure
Stage 2
Hypertension
>=180 >=110 Red Seek medical
advice
160–179 100–109 Red Seek medical
advice
Stage 1
Hypertension
140–159 90–99 Red Have it
checked
regularly
by doctor
Pre-hyperten-
sion
130–139 85–89 Yellow Have it
checked
regularly
by doctor
120‒129 80‒84 Green Check it
yourself
Normal <120 <80 Green Check it
yourself
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Service, JNC7
(2004), adapted
The JNC chart is not intended to replace a medical diagnosis. This
chart is only a reference for different classifications of blood pressure.
Note: These standard values merely serve as a general
guideline as blood pressure deviates depending on the
individual, different age groups, etc.
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