What is the normal blood pressure range for children?
Mar 28, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Blood pressure is the lateral force exerted by flowing blood against the walls of blood vessels, and it generally increases gradually with age. In infants under 1 year old, systolic pressure is approximately 70–80 mmHg and diastolic pressure is about 30–40 mmHg. If a child's blood pressure significantly deviates from the normal range, medical attention should be sought promptly for further examination and evaluation.
Children's blood pressure varies with age, and the normal range differs accordingly. Generally, the younger the child, the lower the blood pressure. The specifics are as follows:
Blood pressure refers to the lateral pressure exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. The normal range for blood pressure varies significantly across different age groups and typically increases gradually with age. For infants under 1 year old, systolic pressure is approximately 70–80 mmHg and diastolic pressure is about 30–40 mmHg. For children aged 1–3 years, systolic pressure is around 80–90 mmHg and diastolic pressure is about 40–50 mmHg. For those aged 3–6 years, systolic pressure ranges from 90–100 mmHg and diastolic pressure from 50–60 mmHg. For children aged 6–10 years, systolic pressure is approximately 90–110 mmHg and diastolic pressure 60–75 mmHg. For children aged 10–14 years, systolic pressure ranges from 100–120 mmHg and diastolic pressure from 60–80 mmHg.
However, it should be noted that these values are only general reference ranges, and actual measurements may vary due to individual differences. If a child's blood pressure significantly deviates from the normal range, medical attention should be sought promptly for further evaluation and assessment.
