Systolic Blood Pressure: Females, Age 60+

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A value around 135 mmHg is typical (50th percentile) for females in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 122 mmHg and 151 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)

Systolic Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Females 60+

Systolic Blood Pressure Percentile Chart (mmHg)

Very low 107 mmHg
Low 122 mmHg
Average 135 mmHg
High 151 mmHg
Very high 181 mmHg
Systolic Blood Pressure percentile distribution chart for Females, age 60+ 5th 5th: 107 mmHg (Very low) 107 Very low 25th 25th: 122 mmHg (Low) 122 Low 50th 50th: 135 mmHg (Average) 135 Average 75th 75th: 151 mmHg (High) 151 High 95th 95th: 181 mmHg (Very high) 181 Very high 0 40 80 120 160 200 mmHg Systolic Blood Pressure percentile distribution chart for Females, age 60+ 5th 5th: 107 mmHg (Very low) 107 Very low 25th 25th: 122 mmHg (Low) 122 Low 50th 50th: 135 mmHg (Average) 135 Average 75th 75th: 151 mmHg (High) 151 High 95th 95th: 181 mmHg (Very high) 181 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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