Which of the following is the best definition of hypertension?

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a systolic pressure of more than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure of more than 90 mmHg
a diastolic pressure of more than 140 mmHg and a systolic pressure of more than 90 mmHg
a blood pressure of more than 140/90 mmHg measured after 5 minutes of inactivity
a blood pressure of less than 110/70 mmHg measured after 5 minutes of inactivity

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C: Hypertension refers to a resting BP of more than 140/90. Choice A is correct except that there is no reference to being “at rest”.

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