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Table 5 Grading of systolic and diastolic BP of respondents in Mazowe District

From: Factors affecting diagnosis and management of hypertension in Mazowe District of Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe: 2012

Classification of blood pressure

Diastolic blood pressure (%)

Systolic blood pressure (%)

Optimal

32 (15.9%)

25 (12.4%)

Normal

26 (12.9%)

36 (17.9%)

High Normal

29 (14.4%)

32 (15.9%)

Grade 1 (mild)

53 (26.4%)

56 (27.9%)

Grade 2 (moderate)

43 (21.4%)

28 (13.9%)

Grade 3 (severe)

18 (9.0%)

24 (11.9%)

Mean values

92 ± 14.1 mmHg

145.7 ± 26 mmHg