| Blood pressure Category | Definition |
| Normal BP | Systolic BP < 120 mmHg and diastolic BP < 80 mm Hg. |
| Elevated BP | Systolic BP 120 - 129 mmHg and diastolic BP < 80 mm Hg. |
| Hypertension: |
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| Stage-1 | Systolic BP 130 - 139 mmHg and diastolic BP 80 - 89 mm Hg. |
| Stage-2 | Systolic BP ≥ 140 mmHg and diastolic BP ≥ 90 mm Hg. |