Diastolic Blood Pressure: Males, Age 40-49
What these numbers mean
A value around 78 mmHg is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 72 mmHg and 86 mmHg; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.
Also see: 30-39 · 50-59 · All ages
Data source: Wright et al. - NHANES Blood Pressure (NCHS Report #035) About this study
Reference population: US adults aged 18 and over, nationally representative (NHANES 2001-2008)
Diastolic Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Males 40-49
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Very low 62 mmHg
Low 72 mmHg
Average 78 mmHg
High 86 mmHg
Very high 96 mmHg
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.