Table 1.

Differences of hypertension prevalence in Lebanon according to the ESC/ESH or AHA/ACC definitions

2018 ESC/ESH			2017 AHA/ACC
Systolic and diastolic BP, mm Hg		Prevalence (%)	Systolic and diastolic BP, mm Hg		Prevalence (%)
Optimal	<120/80	33	Normal	<120/80	33
Normal‐high normal	120‐139/80‐89	31	Elevated blood pressure	120‐129/<80	9
Hypertension	≥140/90	36	Hypertension	≥130/80	58