6. Hypertension Classification Indicator
Standards for assessment of high or low blood
pressure, regardless of age, have been established
by World Health Organization (WHO) as shown in
the chart to the right:
The indicator displays a segment, based on the
current data, corresponding to the WHO classification. For example, if your blood
pressure is 135 mmHg (Systolic Pressure), 78 mmHg (Diastolic Pressure), according
to the world health organization standard, your blood pressure level is High Normal.
Hypertension sévère
Hypertension modérée
Hypertension légère
Normale élevée
Normale
Optimale
(severe)
(moderate)
(mild)
High Normal
Normal
Optimal
Hypertension
80 85 90
Diastolic arterial blood pressure (mmHg)
Arterial blood pressure classification by World Health Organization
Systolic arterial blood pressure (mmHg)
100
110
120
130
140
160
180
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