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Definition and classification of hypertension in children and adolescents
| Category | Systolic or diastolic blood pressure percentile |
|---|---|
| Normal |
< 90th |
| Pre-hypertension |
≥ 90th and < 95th |
| ≥ 120/80 mmHg independently of the 90th percentile value in adolescents | |
| Stage 1 hypertension |
≥ 95th and < 99th + 5 mmHg |
| Stage 2 hypertension | ≥ 99th + 5 mmHg |
4° Report on the Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents. Pediatrics 2004 [4].
