This classification equates with that of the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) and that of World Health Organization/ International Society of Hypertension (WHO/ISH), and is based on clinic blood pressure values. If systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure fall into different categories, the higher value should be taken for classification.
BHS
Summary of Recommendations for Management of Hypertension in BHS-IV
- Provide advice on life-style modifications for all people with high blood pressure (BP) and those with borderline or high-normal BP.