Blood Pressure Chart by Age

Blood pressure levels vary according to the age, gender and overall health of the person. The force exerted by blood on the walls of the blood vessels is known as Blood Pressure (BP). The pressure measured when the heart contracts and pumps the blood into the vessels is called systolic blood pressure and the pressure measured when the heart relaxes and fills up with blood is called diastolic blood pressure. The unit of BP is millimeters of mercury (mmHg). You won't believe but more and more children are diagnosed with high blood pressure every year. It is a scaring fact.

You can refer to the official blood pressure percentile charts, prepared using the height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) data of certain groups of children and adults. The charts are available in all clinics. BP higher than the normal levels is referred to as high BP or hypertension. The condition wherein lower than normal levels of BP are experienced is termed as hypotension. Aging results in higher levels of BP. Apart from this, physical or emotional stress, wrong diet, excess intake of common salt, sedentary life-style, smoking, excessive intake of alcohol, over-consumption of caffeine, nicotine, birth control pills, genetic disposition, family history, excess weight or obesity can affect BP levels. The levels also vary according to height. Women may experience high or low BP during pregnancy. Menopausal women generally have higher BP levels as the estrogen levels drop down significantly. Female hormone estrogen helps regulate blood pressure levels.

Blood Pressure Chart by Age for Children and Adults

Description	Age	Systolic Blood Pressure	Diastolic Blood Pressure
Kids	3-6 years	116	76
Kids	7-10 years	122	78
Children	11-13 years	126	82
Teenagers	14-16 years	136	86
Optimal Level for Young Adults	17-19 years	less than equal to 120	less than equal to 85
Adults	20-24 years	120	79
Adults	25-29 years	121	80
Adults	30-34 years	122	81
Adults	35-39 years	123	82
Adults	40-44 years	125	83
Adults	45-49 years	127	84
Adults	50-54 years	129	85
Adults	55-59 years	131	86
Adults	60-64 years	134	87

Blood Pressure Chart by Gender for Children

Age	Male (mmHg)	Female (mmHg)
1 to 3	80/34 to 120/75	83/38 to 117/76
4 to 6	88/47 to 128/84	88/50 to 122/83
7 to 10	92/53 to 130/90	93/55 to 129/88

High BP indicates that the blood is being pumped forcefully (with more force) by the heart. More force is exerted to pump the same quantity of blood within the same time. In hypotension, the condition is exactly opposite. The normal blood pressure range for adults is 120-80. The following blood pressure chart describes mild and severe hypertension and hypotension.

Normal, High and Low Blood Pressure

Pressure Level	Systolic (mmHg)	Diastolic (mmHg)
Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)	50 - 90	35 - 60
Mild Low Blood Pressure	90 - 100	60 - 70
Normal Blood Pressure	100 - 130	70 - 85
Mild High Blood Pressure	130 - 140	85 - 90
Moderately High Blood Pressure	140 - 160	90 - 110
Severely High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)	160 - 230	110 - 135

A healthy diet is essential for an uninterrupted blood flow and normal BP. Exercise helps increase the capacity of the heart. You should try to maintain your weight within the range of normal weight for your height. Lowering the stress helps lower high blood pressure. Opting for a less demanding job, doing things of one's own interest help relieve stress. Abnormal BP can lead to life-threatening situations like heart attack, stroke, paralysis, brain damage, and the like. High or low blood pressure can result in dysfunction of kidneys leading to several health complications.

I hope you found the above charts, helpful. Routine health checkup helps detect impaired function of any system at an early stage, which helps control the disorder with simple dietary and lifestyle changes.