Healthy Blood Pressure: Understanding 105/75 for a 47-Year-Old
A blood pressure reading of 105/75 mmHg for a 47-year-old individual falls within the optimal blood pressure range, according to the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.
* Normal: Less than 120/80 mm Hg
* Elevated: 120–129/80 mm Hg
* Hypertension Stage 1: 130–139/80–89 mm Hg
* Hypertension Stage 2: 140/90 mm Hg or higher
Your blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. When your blood pressure is too high, it can damage the blood vessels and organs, leading to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems.
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