Health Desk. Keeping blood pressure normal is very important for good health. If BP is too high or continuously low, many types of problems can occur in the body. The special thing is that in the initial stages of high blood pressure, often no obvious symptoms are visible. Therefore, instead of estimating BP just by looking at age or physical condition, it is important to get it checked from time to time.
What should be the BP at the age of 20 to 60 years?
A useful reference for normal blood pressure in adults is less than about 120/80 mmHg. In this, the upper number is called systolic and the lower number is called diastolic BP. In general, there is no separate, fixed normal range of BP with each decade of age for adults.
20 to 29 years: A BP less than about 120/80 mmHg is considered good reference.
30 to 39 years: Keep this normal limit in mind and get regular checkups done.
40 to 49 years: Even at this age, BP being less than 120/80 mmHg is a useful reference.
50 to 60 years: Despite increasing age, increased BP should not be ignored as normal.
These figures are for general information. BP is interpreted based on several readings, health condition, and doctor's advice.
Keep these things in mind while measuring BP
Sit comfortably for a few minutes before testing. Support your back, keep your feet on the ground, and keep your arms at heart level. Do not talk during the examination. It is useful to measure BP accurately and record the readings on different days.