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This standard, however, is a general guideline as an
individual’s blood pressure varies among different
people, age groups, etc.
This monitor comes equipped with a WHO Health
Indicator to visually indicate the assumed risk level of
each reading based upon these WHO standards. See
page 21 for more information on this feature.
It is important that you consult with your physician regularly.
Your physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range
as well as the point at which you will be considered at risk.
For reliable monitoring and reference of blood pressure,
keeping long-term records is recommended.
Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
Stage 2 Hypertension >160 >100
Stage 1 Hypertension 140~159 90~99
Prehypertension 120~139 80~89
Normal <120 <80
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To determine category of risk when systolic and diastolic readings fall
into two areas, use the higher of the two numbers for classification.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery
walls while blood flows through the arteries. The
pressure measured when the heart contracts and
sends blood out of the heart is systolic (highest)
blood pressure. The pressure measured when the
heart dilates with blood flowing back into the heart is
called diastolic (lowest) blood pressure.
Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Among today’s various health problems, those
associated with high blood pressure are very common.
High blood pressure dangerously correlates with
cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, blood pressure
monitoring is important for identifying those at risk.
BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the
National High Blood Pressure Education Program
Coordinating Committee have developed a blood
pressure standard, that identifies areas of low- and
high-risk blood pressure.
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