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Table 1 Hypertesion Classification in Brazil

From: Development of an item pool for a questionnaire on the psychosocial consequences of hypertension labelling

Classification

Systolic (mmHg)

Diastolic (mmHg)

Normal

< 120

< 80

Pre-hypertension

121–139

81–89

Stage 1 hypertension (mild)

140–159

90–99

Stage 2 hypertension (moderate)

160–179

100–109

Stage 3 hypertension (severe)

> 179

> 109