There isn’t a separate “normal” blood-pressure number for every adult age. For adults, the current American Heart Association guideline uses the same categories regardless of age.
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Blood pressure ranges for adults
Reading Category
Below 120/80 mmHg ✅ Normal
120–129 / below 80 Elevated
130–139 or 80–89 High — Stage 1
140+ or 90+ High — Stage 2
Over 180 and/or 120 🚨 Severe hypertension
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So, for example, a 65-year-old does not automatically have a “normal” BP of 140/90 simply because of age. The general adult target remains below 130/80 mmHg, although an individual’s treatment target can depend on their health, medications, frailty, and other conditions.
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Children are different: their healthy BP ranges depend on age, sex, and height, so adult numbers shouldn’t be applied to children.
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If you give me your age and your blood-pressure reading (e.g., 145/85), I can explain exactly what it means.
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