Karak Institute of Medical Sciences- KIMS, Chokara Karak

Age Group Normal BP Range
Newborn (0–1 month) 60–90 / 20–60
Infant (1–12 months) 80–100 / 55–65
Toddler (1–5 years) 90–105 / 55–70
Children (6–12 years) 95–110 / 60–75
Teenagers (13–18 years) 100–120 / 65–80
Adults (19–40 years) 90–120 / 60–80
Middle Age (41–60 years) 110–130 / 70–85
Older Adults (60+ years) 120–140 / 70–90
Adult BP Categories
Category Blood Pressure
Normal Below 120/80
Elevated 120–129 / below 80
High BP Stage 1 130–139 / 80–89
High BP Stage 2 140+/90+
Hypertensive Crisis 180+/120+
Important Notes
BP changes with stress, exercise, fever, pain, and time of day.
A single high reading does not always mean hypertension.
Persistent BP above 140/90 should be checked by a doctor.
Very low BP with dizziness or weakness also needs medical attention.

Basic terminology & it's abbreviation

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