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What Does it Mean to have "high BlooD Pressure"?
this happens when either of the pressures – systolic or diastolic – is higher than
the recommended level.
Hypertension is categorised in south Africa as indicated in the following chart.
any pressure higher than normal and which is sustained for any period needs
some form of management.
Bp (mmHg)
norMal high norMal
stage 1: MilD
hyPertension
stage 2:
MoDerate
hyPertension
stage 3:
severe
hyPertension
sBP 120 - 129
or
DBP 80 - 84
sBP 130 - 139
or
DBP 85 - 89
sBP 140 - 159
or
DBP 90 - 99
sBP 160 - 179
or
DBP 100 - 109
sBP >180
or
DBP >110
