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4. HYPERTENSION

 Also known as high blood  STAGE 1 or Pre Hypertension is

pressure is, by definition, 120/80 to 139/89.

a repeatedly elevated

blood pressure exceeding  STAGE 2 or Mild Hypertension

140 over 90 mmHg -- a is 140/90 to 159/99.

systolic pressure above

140 or a diastolic  STAGE 3 or Moderate
Hypertension is 160/100 to
pressure above 90. 179/109.

Chronic hypertension

is a "silent" condition  STAGE 4 or Severe

that does not have Hypertension is 180/110 or

symptoms. higher.