List the criterion pressure values (in millimeters of mer-cury) for the hypertension categories of normal blood pressure, prehypertension, hypertension stage 1, and hypertension stage 2 as defined in JNC 7.

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List the criterion pressure values (in millimeters of mer-cury) for the hypertension categories of normal blood pressure, prehypertension, hypertension stage 1, and hypertension stage 2 as defined in JNC 7.

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Blood Pressure is the force by which the heart pumps blood throughout the body. It is described by both systolic as well as diastolic pressure and is measured in  millimeters of mercury (mmHg) using a sphygmomanometer.  Hypertension is a condition which is caused by an increase in blood pressure from the normal range. It can be caused due to various factors such as obesity, kidney disease and even diabetes. 

Thiazide diuretics will usually be recommended for patients with hypertension but without complications. The JNC 7 guidelines also prescribe proper methods to use the blood pressure apparatus, and recommends monitoring blood pressure of patients regularly using home blood pressure measuring devices. 

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