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1. Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising and bathing
for 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Rest for at least 15
minutes before taking the measurement.
2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurement during
stressful times.
3. Measurements should be taken in a quiet place.
BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT
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