10 | inforMation about bloodpressure
The World Health Organization (WHO) and National
High Blood Pressure Education Program Coordinating
Committee have developed a blood pressure standard,
according to which areas of low- and high-risk blood
pressure are identified. This standard, however, is a
general guideline as individual's blood pressure varies
among different people and different age groups, etc.
It is important that you consult with your physician
regularly. Your physician will tell you your normal
blood pressure range as well as the point at which you
will be considered at risk.
11 | table for classification of blood
pressure values (
range
systolic
Hypotonic
< 105
(degraded blood
pressure)
Normal range
105 - 120
Pre-hypertensive
120 - 140
blood pressure
range (*)
High blood pressure
140 - 160
- degree I
High blood pressure
> 160
- degree II
* Blood pressure range that might transfer to high blood pressure.
34
h
) for adults
mm
g
diastolic
action
< 60
Check with your
doctor
60 - 80
Self check
80 - 90
Check with your
doctor
90 - 100
Consult your
doctor
> 100
Consult your
doctor
Adapted from JNC 2003.