High Blood Pressure-

High Blood Pressure- the heart exerts more force to pump the same quantity of blood within the same time.


Age 60-64 years

Systolic Range
(in mmHg) Min Avg Max
121 134 147
Diastolic Range
(in mmHg) Min Avg Max
83 87 91

Note: It is recommended that a physician should be consulted for advice in event of any doubts or therapy.
A few interesting facts :
High Blood Pressure- the heart exerts more force to pump the same quantity of blood within the same time.
Main Reasons for high blood pressure: hereditary, mental tension, excess intake of common salt, over-weight,
sedentary life- style, smoking and excess intake of alcohol.

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Mild Hypertension: The systollic blood pressure ranges between 140 and 160 and the diastolic blood pressure ranges between 90 and 100.
Moderate Hypertension: The systollic blood pressure ranges between 160 and 200 and the diastolic blood pressure ranges between 100 and 120.
Severe Hypertension: The systollic blood pressure is above 200 and the diastolic blood pressure is above 120. *
Please note - Values discussed are all in mm of Hg
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Average Blood PressureFor young people – 120/80 mmHg
For old people – 140/90 mmHg

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