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INTERPRETING yOUR BLOOD PRESSURE READING
Hypertension Indicator - WHO Classifications
This unit features our unique hypertension Indicator. The World health
Organization has established globally accepted standards for the assessment of
high or low blood pressure readings. The below chart should be considered only
as a guideline, always consult with your physician or health care professional to
interpret your individual results.
Category
Optimal
normal
high-normal
Mild hypertension
Moderate hypertension
Severe hypertension
WHO (World Health Organization Chart)
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Systolic (mmHg)
<120
<130
130-139
140-159
160-179
>180
Diastolic (mmHg)
<80
<85
85-89
90-99
100-109
>100