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Q: Is 127/93 a normal blood pressure for a 16 year old girl?
Answers (2)
9/ 2/08 10:26pm
Hi Chla,
Your blood pressure should ideally be below 120/80, so this reading of 127/93 is high. I recommend you have your blood pressure checked by your doctor.
You can learn more about normal and abnormal blood pressure readings here.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
9/ 2/08 9:37pm
That bottom number is a little high. Have it checked out.
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