Indicator of hypertension. In adults, hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure >= 140 and a diastolic >= 90. In children, it is defined as systolic blood pressure >95th percentile for age.
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Hypertension indicator
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Indicator of hypertension. In adults, hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure >= 140 and a diastolic >= 90. In children, it is defined as systolic blood pressure >95th percentile for age.
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