Blood Pressure in Children & Teens
In younger individuals, blood pressure is assessed using percentile charts based on age, height, and gender. The following are approximate averages:
Age Group Average Systolic Average Diastolic
1–3 years 80–110 mmHg 50–70 mmHg
4–6 years 85–115 mmHg 55–75 mmHg
7–10 years 90–120 mmHg 60–80 mmHg
11–13 years 95–125 mmHg 60–80 mmHg
14–18 years 100–135 mmHg 65–85 mmHg
A reading is considered high in children if it’s at or above the 95th percentile for their age, height, and sex.
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