🩺 Normal Blood Pressure Values by Age: A Complete Guide

Blood pressure (BP) is measured in mmHg and written as:

Systolic / Diastolic

• Systolic = pressure when the heart beats

• Diastolic = pressure when the heart rests

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✅ General Blood Pressure Categories (Adults)

According to guidelines from the American Heart Association:

⚠️ A single high reading doesn’t mean hypertension — diagnosis requires repeated measurements.

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📊 Normal Blood Pressure by Age

👶 Children (1–12 years)

Normal BP varies by:

• Age

• Height

• Sex

Doctors use percentile charts. Generally:

• Systolic: 90–110

• Diastolic: 55–75

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👦 Teens (13–17 years)

• Normal: Less than 120/80

• Similar adult categories apply starting at age 13

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🧑 Adults (18–59 years)

• Ideal: Below 120/80

• Slight increases can occur with stress, caffeine, or activity

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👵 Adults 60+ Years

There is some flexibility depending on health status.

Many doctors aim for:

• Below 130/80 (if tolerated)

• Sometimes Below 140/90 for certain older adults

Treatment targets vary depending on:

• Diabetes

• Kidney disease

• Heart disease

• Overall frailty

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🕒 What’s a Good BP at Different Ages?

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⚠️ When to Seek Immediate Care

Call emergency services if BP is:

• 180/120 or higher

• With chest pain

• Shortness of breath

• Severe headache

• Vision changes

• Weakness or numbness

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🧠 Factors That Affect Blood Pressure

• Stress

• Salt intake

• Weight

• Exercise level

• Sleep quality

• Medications

• Genetics

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💡 Tips to Maintain Healthy Blood Pressure

• Reduce sodium

• Eat more fruits & vegetables

• Exercise 30 minutes daily

• Maintain healthy weight

• Limit alcohol

• Stop smoking

• Manage stress

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If you’d like, tell me:

• Your age

• Your recent BP reading

I can help interpret whether it falls within a healthy range.