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National High Blood Pressure Education Program. The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure. Bethesda (MD): National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (US); 2004 Aug.
The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure.
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Table 3Classification of blood pressure for adults
| Blood Pressure | SBP | DBP |
|---|---|---|
| Classification | mmHg | mmHg |
| Normal | <120 | and <80 |
| Prehypertension | 120–139 | or 80–89 |
| Stage 1 Hypertension | 140–159 | or 90–99 |
| Stage 2 Hypertension | ≥160 | or ≥100 |
SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure
