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