Normal blood pressure range for senior citizens (65+ age)
Here is an approximate value chart for the normal blood pressure range for adults over the age of 65.
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Categorisation of the Pressure of Blood Flow
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Ebb measurement in mmHg
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Flow measurement in mmHg
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Abnormally low blood pressure
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90 or below
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60 or lower
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Average blood pressure
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Below 120
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Below 80
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Slightly elevated blood pressure
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A range from 120 to 129
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Less than 80
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Moderately high blood pressure
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Ranges from 130 to 139.
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80 to 89
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Significantly high blood pressure
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140 or above
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90 or above
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Critical and potentially life-threatening high blood pressure
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180 or above
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120 or above
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Normal blood pressure range for children
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Categorisation based on age
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Ebb measurement in mmHg
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Flow measurement in mmHg
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A period of time that is shorter than 28 days
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Between 60 and 90
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A range of 20 to 60
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A period of 12 months
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Ranging from 87 to 105
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Between 53 and 66
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A timeframe ranging from 24 to 48 months
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Fall between 95 and 105, inclusively.
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Falling within the range of 53 to 66
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An interval of 36 to 60 months
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Falling between 95 and 110
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Ranging from 56 to 70
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A span of 72 to 144 months
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From 97 up to 112
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From 57 up to 71
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A stretch of time between 156 to 228 months
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Spanning from 112 to 128
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Spanning from 66 to 80
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Categories of blood pressure range
- Blood pressure is classified into five categories, beginning with a normal reading of below 120/80 mmHg.
- Elevated blood pressure readings range from 120-129 mmHg systolic and below 80 mmHg diastolic, which puts individuals at risk for high blood pressure.
- Hypertension Stage I shows readings of 130-139 mmHg systolic and 80-89 mmHg diastolic and requires lifestyle changes, medications, and stress-relieving exercises.
- Hypertension Stage II is classified by readings consistently at or above 140 mmHg systolic and 90 mmHg diastolic.
- A hypertensive Crisis occurs when blood pressure exceeds 180/120 mmHg, requiring immediate medical attention.
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet is crucial in preventing both hypotension and hypertension.
Frequently asked questions on normal blood pressure range for age group
Is BP 140/90 normal range?
Systolic pressure reflects the pressure in blood vessels when the heart beats. Diastolic pressure measures the force of blood in arteries during relaxation between heartbeats. Blood pressure readings of 120/80 mmHg or below get considered normal, while readings of 130/80 mmHg or higher get classified as stage 1 high blood pressure. Stage 2 high blood pressure gets identified by 140/90 mmHg or higher readings.
If blood pressure readings are consistently higher than 180/110 mmHg, immediate medical attention is necessary. Blood pressure levels that fluctuate between 120/80 mmHg to 129/89 mmHg fall under the category of pre-hypertension, signifying that the blood pressure has not yet crossed the threshold of high blood pressure, but it is not ideal either.
What happens if BP is 140/70?
If your blood pressure stays in the range of 140/90 mmHg to 160/100 mmHg for more than seven days, it could get diagnosed as stage one hypertension. Elevated blood pressure can lead to the rupture of arteries, disrupting the blood flow to various organs, including the heart. Seeking medical advice to ascertain the optimal medication and changes in lifestyle is crucial for a patient’s well-being.
While 140/70 mmHg may pose a long-term risk, it does not require hospitalisation as it does not immediately endanger the patient's life. However, untreated hypertension may lead to worsening symptoms and potentially other issues, such as stage 2 hypertension. Symptoms may include nausea, dizziness, headache, sweating, difficulty breathing, nosebleeds, and weight gain.
What is the BP range for 70-year-old?
Individuals aged 70 should maintain a blood pressure of 130-139 mmHg of systolic and 70-79 mmHg of diastolic. This applies to senior citizens aged 65 years or older but less than 80 years. But this also depends on other factors, like whether a person has other comorbidities. To obtain an accurate reading, the patient should rest for 5-10 minutes while lying down before the measurement gets taken.
The elderly should reduce their salt intake and increase their consumption of protein from seeds and beans. Various hospitals generally offer hypertension check-up packages to help senior citizens manage their blood pressure levels. These packages generally include a consultation with a cardiologist and various tests to evaluate organ function.