Here is a clear summary of the Baptist Health blood pressure chart by age and gender based on their medical guide:
🩺 Blood Pressure Chart by Age & Gender (Baptist Health)
Blood pressure is generally measured in mmHg and written like 120/80.
- Top number = systolic (heart pumping pressure)
- Bottom number = diastolic (resting pressure) (Baptist Health)
👶 Children & Teens (reference ranges)
Blood pressure varies widely with age in children:
- Newborns: 60–90 / 20–60
- Infants: 87–105 / 53–66
- Toddlers: 95–105 / 53–66
- School-age: 97–112 / 57–71
- Adolescents: 112–128 / 66–80 (Baptist Health)
🧑 Adults (18+ years – average ranges)
👩 Women
- 18–39: ~110/68
- 40–59: ~122/74
- 60+: ~139/68 (Baptist Health)
👨 Men
- 18–39: ~119/70
- 40–59: ~124/77
- 60+: ~133/69 (Baptist Health)
⚠️ Adult blood pressure categories (important)
- Normal: <120 / <80
- Elevated: 120–129 / <80
- Stage 1 Hypertension: 130–139 or 80–89
- Stage 2 Hypertension: ≥140 or ≥90
- Hypertensive crisis: >180 / >120 (emergency) (Baptist Health)
🧠 Key takeaway
- “Normal” adult BP is usually around 120/80 or lower
- Slight increases with age are common
- Consistently high readings increase risk of heart disease and stroke (Baptist Health)
If you want, I can also:
- Tell you your ideal BP based on your age
- Explain why BP rises with age
- Or show a simple BP tracking chart for home use
