what is normal blood pressure

what is normal blood pressure

Normal blood pressure is less than 120 mmHg systolic and less than 80 mmHg diastolic.

Categories for Blood Pressure
Levels in Adults

(Ages 18 Years and Older)

	Blood Pressure Level (mmHg)
Category	Systolic		Diastolic
Normal	< 120	and	< 80
Prehypertension	120-139	or	80-89
High Blood Pressure
Stage 1 Hypertension	140¨C159	or	90¨C99
Stage 2 Hypertension	160	or	100

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< means LESS THAN

means GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO