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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 Organizati-
on (WHO). Please note that other factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking,
etc.) need to be taken into consideration. Consult your physician for accu-
rate assessment.
systolic
mmHg
180
160
140
130
120
severe hypertension
moderate hypertension
mild hypertension
high-normal BP
normal BP
80
85
90
100
110
diastolic
mmHg
23
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