What is the number count that considered high blood pressure?

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition in which the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is persistently elevated. It is considered high when the blood pressure reading is consistently at or above 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).

The first number (systolic blood pressure) represents the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, while the second number (diastolic blood pressure) represents the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats.

Blood pressure levels are categorized as follows:

Normal: Less than 120/80 mm Hg

Elevated: Systolic between 120 and 129 mm Hg and diastolic less than 80 mm Hg

Stage 1 hypertension: Systolic between 130 and 139 mm Hg or diastolic between 80 and 89 mm Hg

Stage 2 hypertension: Systolic at least 140 mm Hg or diastolic at least 90 mm Hg

Hypertensive crisis: Systolic above 180 mm Hg or diastolic above 120 mm Hg

It's important to note that these are general guidelines and blood pressure levels may vary slightly depending on a person's age, health conditions, and other factors. Therefore, it's important to talk to a healthcare professional to determine what blood pressure range is considered healthy for you and receive appropriate management and treatment, if necessary.