Here are the normal blood pressure values according to age. Blood pressure is measured in mm Hg and written as systolic/diastolic (for example, 120/80). (Baptist Health)
Normal Blood Pressure by Age
| Age Group | Normal Blood Pressure |
|---|---|
| Newborn (0–1 month) | 60–90 / 20–60 |
| Infant | 87–105 / 53–66 |
| Toddler | 95–105 / 53–66 |
| Preschooler | 95–110 / 56–70 |
| School-age child | 97–112 / 57–71 |
| Teenager | 112–128 / 66–80 |
| 18–39 years | about 110–120 / 68–75 |
| 40–59 years | about 120–125 / 72–78 |
| 60+ years | about 130–140 / 68–75 |
General categories for adults
- Normal: below 120/80
- Elevated: 120–129 / below 80
- High blood pressure (Stage 1): 130–139 / 80–89
- High blood pressure (Stage 2): 140/90 or higher
- Hypertensive crisis: 180/120 or higher (medical emergency) (eMedicineHealth)
✅ Important:
Blood pressure naturally increases slightly with age because arteries become stiffer over time. (healthhero.ie)
⚠️ If readings are consistently above 130/80, doctors may diagnose Hypertension, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
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