Smoking, being overweight, having diabetes, having unhealthy blood cholesterol levels, or having a family history of heart disease, increases the likelihood you'll develop heart disease.
Make a plan with a friend to get heart healthy and track your progress.
Remind each other to keep a log of your blood pressure, healthy weight goals, and physical activity.
Blood Pressure Chart
The Normal, Elevated, & Hypertension Blood Pressure Numbers
Blood Pressure Category
Systolic (upper number)
Diastolic (lower number)
Normal
< 120 mmHg
and
< 80 mmHg
Elevated
120 - 129 mmHg
and
< 80
Hypertension
Stage 1
130 - 139 mmHg
or
80 - 89 mmHg
Stage 2
≥140 mmHg
or
≥90 mmHg
Links to Great Resources
We ask that you do one thing this month - take your blood pressure and share it with your physician.
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