Systolic Blood Pressure: Females, Age 40-59

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A value around 119 mmHg is typical (50th percentile) for females in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 109 mmHg and 131 mmHg; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.

Also see: 18-39 · 60+ · 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)

Systolic Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Females 40-59

Systolic Blood Pressure Percentile Chart (mmHg)

Very low 97 mmHg
Low 109 mmHg
Average 119 mmHg
High 131 mmHg
Very high 153 mmHg
Systolic Blood Pressure percentile distribution chart for Females, age 40-59 5th 5th: 97 mmHg (Very low) 97 Very low 25th 25th: 109 mmHg (Low) 109 Low 50th 50th: 119 mmHg (Average) 119 Average 75th 75th: 131 mmHg (High) 131 High 95th 95th: 153 mmHg (Very high) 153 Very high 0 40 80 120 160 200 mmHg Systolic Blood Pressure percentile distribution chart for Females, age 40-59 5th 5th: 97 mmHg (Very low) 97 Very low 25th 25th: 109 mmHg (Low) 109 Low 50th 50th: 119 mmHg (Average) 119 Average 75th 75th: 131 mmHg (High) 131 High 95th 95th: 153 mmHg (Very high) 153 Very high 0 40 80 120 160 200 mmHg

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

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