Table 1.

Classification of Hypertension

Category	Systolic blood pressure mmHg	Diastolic blood pressure mmHg
Optimal	<120	< 80
Normal	<130	< 85
Normal Hypertension	130 – 139	85 -89
Mild Hypertension	140 - 159	90 – 99
Moderate Hypertension	160 – 170	100 – 109
Severe Hypertension	> 180	> 110