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Classification of arterial blood pressure in children and adolescents
| Class | Percentile of systolic or diastolic blood pressure |
|---|---|
| Normal | < 90 |
| Prehypertension (9) | 90 to <95 or ≥ 120x80 mm Hg |
| Normal-high (10) | |
| Stage 1 SAH | 95 to 99 increased by 5 mm Hg |
| Stage 2 SAH | > 99 increased by 5 mm Hg |
SAH: systemic arterial hypertension
