High blood pressure at 12 over 8, do I need to start taking medication? See extracts

Hypertension can be fatal: see which foods harm blood pressure control. The document now classifies values between 12 over 8 (120-139 mmHg systolic and/or 80-89 mmHg diastolic) as pre-hypertension and also changes the treatment goal for high blood pressure. But does this mean that someone with blood pressure at 12 over 8 will need to start taking medication? Who should start getting concerned? Hypertension affects almost 1/3 of Brazilians. Below, you can find 8 questions and answers about the new guideline.