JNC-7 Definitions(2003) Systolic Diastolic Category (mm Hg)(mm Hg) Twice as likely Normal <120 <80 to progress to Prehypertension 120-139<80-89 hypertension Hypertension 140-159 90-99 (Stage D) Hypertension 160 (Stage D) 100 JnC-8 Expected Availability for Public Review and Comment: Spring 2011 Expected Release date: Fall 2011Category Systolic (mm Hg) Diastolic (mm Hg) Normal < 120 < 80 Prehypertension 120 – 139 < 80 – 89 Hypertension (Stage I) 140 – 159 90 – 99 Hypertension (Stage II)  160  100 JNC－8 Expected Availability for Public Review and Comment: Spring 2011 Expected Release Date: Fall 2011