Systolic Blood Pressure: Males, Age 60+

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A value around 131 mmHg is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 119 mmHg and 144 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 Males 60+

Systolic Blood Pressure Percentile Chart (mmHg)

Very low 103 mmHg
Low 119 mmHg
Average 131 mmHg
High 144 mmHg
Very high 169 mmHg
Systolic Blood Pressure percentile distribution chart for Males, age 60+ 5th 5th: 103 mmHg (Very low) 103 Very low 25th 25th: 119 mmHg (Low) 119 Low 50th 50th: 131 mmHg (Average) 131 Average 75th 75th: 144 mmHg (High) 144 High 95th 95th: 169 mmHg (Very high) 169 Very high 0 36 72 108 144 180 mmHg Systolic Blood Pressure percentile distribution chart for Males, age 60+ 5th 5th: 103 mmHg (Very low) 103 Very low 25th 25th: 119 mmHg (Low) 119 Low 50th 50th: 131 mmHg (Average) 131 Average 75th 75th: 144 mmHg (High) 144 High 95th 95th: 169 mmHg (Very high) 169 Very high 0 36 72 108 144 180 mmHg

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

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