Table 1:
Classification of Hypertension
Category
Systolic BPa
(mm Hg)
  
Diastolic BPa
(mm Hg)
Normal
<120
and
<80
Pre-hypertension
120-139
or
80-89
Stage 1 hypertension
140-159
or
90-99
Stage 2 hypertension
>160
or
>100
aBP = Blood pressure
Adapted from reference 2.
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