“I heard that as you get older, your blood pressure can also rise, is that true?”
In order to answer your question, I summarized the average blood pressure by age group.
Blood pressure is responsible for circulating the blood to get the nutrients and oxygen your body needs throughout your body.
And what you often hear as upper blood pressure is systolic blood pressure (blood pressure when the heart contracts), and lower blood pressure is diastolic blood pressure (blood pressure when the heart dilates).
Why do average blood pressures vary by age group?
Blood pressure fluctuates due to many factors.
When blood pressure increases with age, lifestyle habits such as drinking, smoking, obesity, and eating a lot of salt often have a great influence.
Therefore, if you do not have lifestyle habits that raise blood pressure, you may not see an increase in blood pressure with age.
Mean blood pressure by age
Let's take a look at the average blood pressure for each age group.
When you are young, your blood pressure is low, so you may think you are fine, but it might be a good idea to think about your future blood pressure and be conscious of your lifestyle habits.
The average blood pressure in the twenties is 116.6/74.5mmHg for men and 108.9/68.4mmHg for women.
The average blood pressure in the 30s is 119.4/79.0mmHg for men and 110.5/71.3mmHg for women.
It's a little higher than the average blood pressure in your 20s, but it's not that big of a change.
The average blood pressure in the 40s is 127.8/83.6mmHg for men and 118.1/75.8mmHg for women.
Systolic blood pressure increased by about 10 mmHg compared to the average in my 20s
In the 40s, the number of people who are told that they have high blood pressure at a medical checkup gradually increases, so it is thought that the average blood pressure is also rising.
50's average
The average blood pressure in the 50s is 132.4/86.1 mmHg for men and 123.6/78.3 mmHg for women.
Compared to the average blood pressure for people in their 40s, it's also slightly elevated.
60's average
The average blood pressure in the 60s is 137.8/85.6 mmHg for men and 132.5/80.0 mmHg for women.
At this age, both men and women reach normal hypertension (blood pressure range of 130-139/85-89mmHg). Normal hypertension is a blood pressure value that does not indicate high blood pressure, but is worth paying attention to.
Average over 70s
The average blood pressure in the 70s is 139.5/81.2 mmHg for men and 136.3/79.0 mmHg for women.
Average blood pressure also increases with age.
The blood pressure averages presented here do not include those taking blood pressure-lowering medications. So, if you include the blood pressure of people who are on treatment for high blood pressure, the result may be a little higher.
What happens when blood pressure is high (hypertension) or low (hypotension)?
High blood pressure puts a strain on your blood vessels and heart.
Even without subjective symptoms, arteriosclerosis and heart enlargement progress, increasing the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and arrhythmia.
In the case of hypotension, treatment is less aggressive than in hypertension. However, even in the case of low blood pressure, there are symptoms, so it is better to improve.
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms of Hypertension
The diagnostic criteria for hypertension are a systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or higher and a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or higher.
High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but high blood pressure can cause headaches, dizziness, and stiff shoulders. However, these symptoms are not necessarily caused by high blood pressure, so it is recommended that you see a doctor if you are concerned without making a self-diagnosis.
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms of Hypotension
Low blood pressure is defined as a systolic blood pressure of 100 mmHg or less and a diastolic blood pressure of 60 mmHg or less. Common symptoms include dizziness, dizziness, difficulty waking up in the morning, headache, and fatigue.
Low blood pressure is also more common in women than in men.
In the case of low blood pressure, of course, there are drugs that raise blood pressure, but basically, it is important to keep in mind a regular lifestyle, moderate exercise, and a well-balanced diet.
summary
◎Blood pressure plays a role in the distribution of nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.
- Mean blood pressure increases with age
◎High blood pressure is over 140/90mmHg
◎The standard for low blood pressure is 100/60mmHg or less
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