Category | 1–17 years | ≥18 years | |
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SBP and/or DBP percentile | (SBP – 2 × age) and/or (DBP – 1.5 × age) (mmHg) | SBP and/or DBP (mmHg) | |
Normal | <90th | <95 / <55 | <130 / <85 |
Prehypertension | ≥ 90th to < 95th | 95–99 / 55–59 | 130–139 / 85–89 |
Stage 1 hypertension | ≥95th to <99th + 5 mmHg | 100–114 / 60–69 | 140–159 / 90–99 |
Stage 2 hypertension | ≥99th + 5 mmHg | ≥115 / ≥70 | ≥160 / ≥100 |