Table 1.
Classification of blood pressure for adults according to JNC-7
Classification | SBP (mmHg) | DBP (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.