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Classification of Adult’s Blood Pressure Values in Accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2003.
Range
Systolic (mmHg)
Diastolic (mmHg)
Recommendation
Blood pressure too low
100
60
Consult your doctor
1
Blood pressure optimum
100–120
60–80
Self-check
2
Blood pressure normal
120–130
80–85
Self-check
3
Blood pressure slightly high
130–140
85–90
Consult your doctor
4
Blood pressure too high
140–160
90–100
Seek medical advice
5
Blood pressure far too high
160–180
100–110
Seek medical advice
6
Blood pressure dangerously high
180
110
Urgently seek medical advice
