What Is the Normal Blood Pressure for Older Adults?
Disease description:
I understand that elderly people are prone to hypertension. Could you please tell me what the normal blood pressure range is for older adults?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Liu Shilei
Normal blood pressure fluctuates between 90/60 mmHg and 140/90 mmHg. Blood pressure criteria are the same for all adults; a reading exceeding the upper limit of the normal range meets the diagnostic criteria for hypertension. In some elderly individuals, age-related physiological changes combined with long-standing lifestyle habits may lead to arterial stiffening and consequent elevation in blood pressure. Management includes adjusting daily routines, engaging in appropriate physical activity, avoiding high-fat meals, and using antihypertensive medications—thereby helping to prevent adverse events.
