Operation Manual

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Assessing high blood pressure for adults:
The following guidelines for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to
age or gender) have been established by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Please note that other factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) need to
be taken into consideration. Consult your physician for accurate assessment.
systolic
mmHg
180
160
140
130
120
80 85 90 100 110
severe hypertension
moderate hypertension
diastolic
mmHg
mild hypertension
high-normal BP
normal BP