đź©ş What Is Normal Blood Pressure for Your Age?
Blood pressure is usually measured in mmHg and written like:
120/80 (systolic / diastolic)
- Systolic = pressure when heart beats
- Diastolic = pressure when heart rests
âś… Normal Blood Pressure (General)
🧑 Adults (18+)
- Normal: less than 120/80 mmHg
- Elevated: 120–129 / less than 80
- High blood pressure (Stage 1): 130–139 / 80–89
- High blood pressure (Stage 2): 140+ / 90+
👶 Children & Teens
Blood pressure varies by age, height, and sex, but generally:
- Lower than adults
- Usually around 90/60 to 110/70 mmHg depending on age
Doctors use special growth charts to interpret readings in kids.
👵 Older Adults
- Often slightly higher is common due to stiffening arteries
- Still ideal to aim for around 120–130 / 70–80 mmHg if healthy
⚠️ When to worry
- Consistently above 130/80 → risk of hypertension
- Below 90/60 with symptoms (dizziness, fainting) → may be low blood pressure issue
❤️ Important note
One reading isn’t enough—blood pressure changes with:
- Stress
- Sleep
- Activity
- Caffeine
- Time of day
Doctors usually confirm with multiple readings over time.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A simple chart for home monitoring
- Foods that naturally help lower blood pressure
- Or signs of high blood pressure you shouldn’t ignore
