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The following table outlines the different categories of blood pressure for adults based on readings of blood pressure.
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Blood Pressure Level (mmHg)
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Category
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Systolic
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Diastolic
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Normal
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< 120
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and
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< 80
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120-139
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or
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80-89
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High Blood Pressure
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Stage 1 hypertension
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140–159
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or
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90–99
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Stage 2 hypertension
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160
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or
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100
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When systolic and diastolic blood pressures fall into different categories, the higher category should be used to classify blood pressure level. For example, 160/80 mmHg would be stage 2 hypertension (high blood pressure).