Table 2. Classification of Systemic Blood Pressure for Adults.
Category | Systolic Blood Pressure (mm Hg) |
Diastolic Blood Pressure (mm Hg) |
Normal | <120 | <80 |
Pre-hypertension | 120–139 | 80–89 |
Stage 1 hypertension | 140–159 | 90–99 |
Stage 2 hypertension | ≥160 | ≥100 |
Reprinted with permission from Chobanian AV, et al: Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure. Hypertension 2003; 42:1206–1252.