what are the normal ranges for blood pressure for the following age groups, 6-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18?
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BY the upper age groupings, pretty much the same as for adults, though perhaps in the lower end of normals (i.e., systolic 90-120, diastolic 60-80 or so).the 2 earlier groupings as with all Pediatric ages, have no single specific numbers as much as RANGES of normals.perhaps subtracting about 10-20 points for each (i.e., ages 10-12, approx 75-105 over 50-70, and then for ages 6-9, approx 65-90 over 40-60'ish.that ought to get you the info you needed! GOOD LUCK!
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120/80
You might be able to find that on the American Heart Association's website Go to www.webmd.com
i know that the normal blood pressure range for adults is 120/80.
This is all I could find they dont talk about age brackets.
Within your body, the beats of your heart create a pulsating force that keeps blood moving through your circulatory system. Blood pressure is measurement of this force.
With each beat, your heart contracts, sending a surge of pressure into the bloodstream. This surge period is called systolic (sis-TAHL-ik). It is the first number in a blood pressure reading. After the surge period, your heart rests briefly and expands in preparation for another beat. This expansion period is called diastolic (di-uh-STAHL-ik). It provides the second number in a blood pressure reading. Thus, a blood pressure reading of "120 over 80" means you have a systolic pressure of 120 and a diastolic pressure of 80.
Doctors generally agree that systolic readings of 120 to 140 and diastolic readings of 70 to 90 are normal. Slightly higher readings---140 to 159 and 90 to 94---are considered mild high blood pressure (mild hypertension). Readings from 160 to 179 and 94 to 114 signal moderate hypertension. Anything above these limits is considered a serious problem.
Although high blood pressure rarely causes any symptoms, it can do hidden damage to your arteries, eventually leading to stroke, heart attack, heart disease, or kidney disease. Low blood pressure, on the other hand, can cause dizziness or fainting, especially when you first stand up.
Blood pressure varies with the time of day and the amount of stress you're experiencing. To determine your average or typical blood pressure, your doctor may therefore ask you to take readings at various times during the day. You can do this with a standard blood pressure kit or monitor, available at most drug and medical supply stores.
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