I'm 36, 5'9" Filipino-Asian. 172lbs. My blood pressure is always 120/90. fairly athletic. am i hypertensive?

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Yes,you are borderline hypertensive. If your resting diastolic (bottom number) is always 90 then during strenuous activity it may be over 100 and that is dangerous. The norm used to be 120/80 but now it is believed that 110/70 is more desirable and healthier in the long run. The diastolic number is the one most health professionals are concerned about because the systolic can vary due to emotions so with a diastolic of 90 you need to be evaluated and treated by a physician.

So long as you eat healthly, you shouldn't be.

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I'm 36, 5'9" Filipino-Asian. 172lbs. My blood pressure is always 120/90. fairly athletic. am i hypertensive?

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