what are the chances of developing hypertension?
I have blood pressure of around 123/80, I am 5’10" 183 lbs, which puts me at overweight, I have a 32 inch waistline, "pair shape" body. Blood pressure in the range of 120-129/80-89 is now considered bad and prehypertension. One article I read said, that with a blood pressure like this I am 4 times more likely to have a stroke or a heart attack than the average people in my age group, I am 22.
Normal blood pressure is 110/70. You are hypertensive. Start avoiding foods that raise blood pressure (salty ones) and eating foods that lower blood pressure (those high in potassium).
according to this chart you are in normal range , until your BP reaches over 132 , you are not over normal*
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