What should be Normal Blood Pressure ?

According to WHO , around 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years have hypertension.46 % adults among them don't know they have hypertension.

What should be normal blood pressure?

- Recently according to American Heart Association, A normal blood pressure is when the systolic is less than 120mmhg  and diastolic is less than 80 mmHg .

Anything greater than that is considered under  hypertension classification.

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What is normal blood pressure by age ?

- The data collected for the studies does not clarify the blood pressure specific for age .But Blood pressure gradually increases above the age of 50 years due to stiffening of blood vessels ,deposition of plaques .etc .

Is 140 /90 mmHg normal or high ?

Definitely it on higher side .it is recommended to visit your Doctor as soon as possible . As it a need to treat it and make some lifestyle changes .

What level of blood pressure is stroke level ?

Once you have noticed that your blood pressure is on higher side . It is better to consult the Doctor . Doctor will assess the ASCVD score and treat accordingly which signifies the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.

People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked.

Factors  that increase the risk of having high blood pressure :

 • older age 

 • genetics

 •  obese

 • sedentary lifestyle 

 • high salt diet

 • drinking too much alcohol

Risk factors

Modifiable risk factors include unhealthy diets (excessive salt consumption, a diet high in saturated fat and trans fats, low intake of fruits and vegetables), physical inactivity, consumption of tobacco and alcohol, and being overweight or obese. 

 Non-modifiable risk factors include a family history of hypertension, age over 65 years and co-existing diseases such as diabetes or kidney disease.

Symptoms

Most people with hypertension don't experience any symptoms. 

People with very high blood pressure (usually 180/120 or higher) can experience symptoms including:

 • severe headaches

 • chest pain

 • dizziness

 • difficulty breathing

 • nausea

 • vomiting

 • blurred vision or other vision changes

 • anxiety

 • confusion

 • buzzing in the ears

 • nosebleeds

 • abnormal heart rhythm

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and a high blood pressure, seek care immediately.

Lifestyle changes can help lower high blood pressure.

 • eating a healthy, low-salt diet

 • losing weight

 • being physically active

 • quit smoking

 • restrictions on drinking alcohol.