_Hypertension
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_Normal
  Systolic: < 130
Diastolic: < 85

Recommended Follow-Up
Recheck in 2 years.		  
_High-Normal
  Systolic: 130-139
Diastolic: 85-89

Recheck in 1 years.		  
_Stage 1
  Systolic: 140-159
Diastolic: 90-99

Confirm within 2 months.		  
_Stage 2
  Systolic: 160-179
Diastolic: 100-109

Evaluate or refer for additional care within 1 month.		  
_Stage 3
  Systolic: >180
Diastolic: >110

Evaluate or refer for additional care immediately or within one week.		  

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