World Health Organization (Who) Classification - Beurer BC 44 Instruction Manual

consult your physician in order to determine if it is cause
for concern. Do not try to interpret readings or attempt to
treat any condition yourself. Always follow the guidance of
a health professional. If you have an emergency call 911
immediately.
Range of blood pressure values
Grade 3: Severe hypertension
Grade 2: Moderate hypertension
Grade 1: Mild hypertension
High-normal
Normal
Optimal
Source: WHO, 1999
Note: This standard, however, is a general guideline as an
individual's blood pressure varies among different people,
age groups, etc. Please consult your physician for proper
diagnosis.
The bar graph in the display and the scale on the unit indicate
the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded.
Systolic (in mmHg) Diastole (in mmHg)
>=180 >=110
160 –179 100 –109
140 –159 90 – 99
130 –139 85 – 89
120 –129 80 – 84
<120 <80
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6.2 World Health Organization (WHO) classification

WARNING:
• The WHO chart is not intended to replace a medical
diagnosis. This chart is only a reference for different
classifications of blood pressure.
According to WHO Guidelines/Definitions and the latest
findings, the test results of adults can be classified and
evaluated according to the following chart:
Measure
Seek medical advice
Seek medical advice
Have it checked regularly by doctor
Have it checked regularly by doctor
Check it yourself
Check it yourself
Note: If the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in
two different WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the high-normal
range and diastolic pressure in the normal range) the graphic
WHO classification on the unit indicates the higher range
(high-normal in the example described).