World Health Organization (WHO) Indicator
The WHO Indicator, located on the left side of the
LCD screen, will identify your reading within a range
in accordance with the guidelines set by the World
Health Organization (WHO). See the chart below for
reference.
Stage 3 Hypertension
Systolic pressure:
SYS
Diastolic pressure:
DIA
Stage 2 Hypertension
Systolic pressure: 160-179 mmHg
SYS
Diastolic pressure: 100-109 mmHg
DIA
Stage 1 Hypertension
Systolic pressure: 140-159 mmHg
SYS
Diastolic pressure: 90-99 mmHg
DIA
High Normal
Systolic pressure: 130-139 mmHg
SYS
Diastolic pressure: 85-89 mmHg
DIA
Normal
Systolic pressure: 120-129 mmHg
SYS
Diastolic pressure: 80-84 mmHg
DIA
Optimal
Systolic pressure: <120 mmHg
SYS
Diastolic pressure: <80 mmHg
DIA
180 mmHg
≥
-or-
110 mmHg
≥
-or-
-or-
-or-
-or-
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