What Are Normal Blood Pressure Values?
A Simple Guide Based on WHO & Medical Guidelines
Blood pressure is one of the most important indicators of heart health — yet many people don’t know what their numbers really mean.
So, is 120/80 mmHg still the “gold standard”?
Does blood pressure change with age?
And when should you be concerned?
Let’s break down what normal blood pressure truly means, based on current guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
Because real wellness starts with understanding your body — not guessing.
What Is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure measures the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps.
It’s recorded as two numbers:
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Systolic (top number): Pressure in your arteries when your heart beats
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Diastolic (bottom number): Pressure when your heart rests between beats
Measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) — written as systolic/diastolic, for example: 120/80 mmHg
