Question
Asked by Phyllis
What Is Normal Blood Pressure For Man Age 38 Years?
Answer
Hi Phyllis:
The Joint National Committee defines four blood pressure categories.
Normal Range - Normal
Systolic (top) blood pressure below 120 mm Hg
Diastolic (bottom) blood pressure below 80 mm Hg
Perfect!
Caution Range - Prehypertension
Systolic (top) blood pressure 120 - 139 mm Hg
Diastolic (bottom) blood pressure 80 - 89 mm Hg
Take action!
High Range - Stage 1 Hypertension
Systolic (top) blood pressure 140 - 159 mm Hg
Diastolic (bottom) blood pressure 90 - 99 mm Hg
If in this range you have hypertension (high blood pressure).
Very High Range - Stage 2 Hypertension
Systolic (top) blood pressure 160 mm Hg or high
Diastolic (bottom) blood pressure 100 mm Hg or higher
If in this range you have hypertension (high blood pressure).
So 120/80 would be the ideal number for blood pressure of a 38 year old male. But readings that are a little higher or even lower may be considered normal. It can sometimes be a case by case situation.
Take care,
Tara, RN