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TABLE 3. Classification of Blood Pressure for Adults
BP Classification
SBP mm Hg
DBP mm Hg
Normal <120 and <80
Prehypertension 120–139 or 80–89
Stage 1 hypertension 140–159 or 90–99
Stage 2 hypertension >=160 or >=100





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