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High blood pressure is defined as systolic pressure greater than 140 and/or diastolic pressure greater than 90. People with systolic blood pressures between 120 and 139, or diastolic pressures of 80 to 89, are considered "prehypertensive" and need medical monitoring and lifestyle changes.
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