Diastolic Blood Pressure: Males, Age 50-59
What these numbers mean
A value around 76 mmHg is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 70 mmHg and 84 mmHg; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.
Also see: 40-49 · 60-69 · 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 50-59
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Very low 60 mmHg
Low 70 mmHg
Average 76 mmHg
High 84 mmHg
Very high 94 mmHg
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.