EFFECTS OF AGE ON BLOOD PRESSURE
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure will vary according to the patient's age.
AGE
BLOOD PRESSURE (MM HG)
Neonate
Systolic: 50 to 52
Diastolic: 25 to 30
Mean: 35 to 40
3 years
Systolic: 78 to 114
Diastolic: 46 to 78
10 years
Systolic: 90 to 132
Diastolic: 56 to 86
16 years
Systolic: 104 to 108
Diastolic: 60 to 92
Adult
Systolic: 90 to 130
Diastolic: 60 to 85
Older adult
Systolic: 140 to 160
Diastolic: 70 to 90