Which one of the following statements is correct regarding blood pressure?
100/55 mmHg is considered an ideal blood pressure
105/50 mmHg makes one very active
190/110 mmHg may harm vital organs like the brain and kidney
130/90 mmHg is considered high and requires treatment
Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. Hypertension is indicated if repeated checks show 140/90 mmHg or higher. High blood pressure leads to heart diseases and affects vital organs like the brain and kidney . A reading of 190/110 mmHg represents severe hypertension, which poses a significant risk to these organs.
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