Diastolic Blood Pressure: Females, Age 60+

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A value around 68 mmHg is typical (50th percentile) for females in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 59 mmHg and 76 mmHg; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.

Also see: 40-59 · All ages

Data source: Wright et al. - NHANES blood pressure percentiles (2011) · n=19.9K About this study

Reference population: US adults aged 18 and over, nationally representative (NHANES 2001-2008)

Diastolic Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Females 60+

Diastolic Blood Pressure Percentile Chart (mmHg)

Very low 45 mmHg
Low 59 mmHg
Average 68 mmHg
High 76 mmHg
Very high 88 mmHg
Diastolic Blood Pressure percentile distribution chart for Females, age 60+ 5th 5th: 45 mmHg (Very low) 45 Very low 25th 25th: 59 mmHg (Low) 59 Low 50th 50th: 68 mmHg (Average) 68 Average 75th 75th: 76 mmHg (High) 76 High 95th 95th: 88 mmHg (Very high) 88 Very high 0 20 40 60 80 100 mmHg Diastolic Blood Pressure percentile distribution chart for Females, age 60+ 5th 5th: 45 mmHg (Very low) 45 Very low 25th 25th: 59 mmHg (Low) 59 Low 50th 50th: 68 mmHg (Average) 68 Average 75th 75th: 76 mmHg (High) 76 High 95th 95th: 88 mmHg (Very high) 88 Very high 0 20 40 60 80 100 mmHg

This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.

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