23/1/10 According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, a child whose blood pressure is in the top 5 percent for his sex, age and height is considered hypertensive A 1yearold boy of average height is considered hypertensive when his blood pressure is 103/56 This means if his systolicor topnumber is 103 or higher and/or his diastolicPremature 4070 03 months 3555 36 months 3045 612 months 2540 13 years 30 36 years 25 612 years 1422 Over age 12 1218 ask your child's doctors to check his blood pressure at each appointment so you can establish a normal range Finally, don't be surprised if your child's "normal" changes over timeThe five blood pressure ranges as recognized by the American Heart Association are Normal Blood pressure numbers of less than 1/80 mm Hg are considered within the normal range If your results fall into this category, stick with hearthealthy habits like following a balanced diet and getting regular exercise Elevated
Blood Pressure Profile In Children Aged 3 5 Years Relationship To Age Weight Height Gender And Body Mass Index