Assessing High Blood Pressure For Adults - AEG BMG 5612 Instruction Manual

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9. ASSESSING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE FOR ADULTS

The following guidelines for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age or
gender) have been established by the World Health Organization (WHO). Please note
that other factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) also must be taken into consid-
eration. Consult with your physician for accurate assessment, and never change your
treatment by yourself.
Systolic (mm HG)
180
160
140
130
120
Fig. 8
Blood pressure classification for adults
Severe hypertension (level 3)
Hypertension (level 2)
Light hypertension (level 1)
Slightly increased
blood pressure
Normal
80 85
Fig. 8-1
90 100
Diastolic (mm HG)
110