Is it normal for a 70 year old to have a blood pressure of 150 to 160?

A blood pressure of 150 to 160 mmHg at age 70 is not normal. Normal blood pressure is systolic blood pressure less than 140mmHg, diastolic blood pressure less than 90mmHg. 1 grade hypertension diagnostic criteria systolic blood pressure is 140~159mmHg, diastolic blood pressure 90~99mmHg; 2 grade hypertension diagnostic criteria systolic blood pressure is 160~179mmHg, diastolic blood pressure 100~109mmHg. 70 years old blood pressure systolic blood pressure 150~160mmHg belongs to the 1st The blood pressure 150-160mmHg at the age of 70 is classified as grade 1 hypertension or grade 2 hypertension. The target value of blood pressure control is generally advocated to be below 140/90mmHg, if combined with heart failure, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus or coronary artery disease should be controlled below 130/80mmHg, and the systolic blood pressure of old age systolic hypertension should be controlled below 150mmHg. For blood pressure of 150 to 160mmHg at age 70, measures can be taken to reduce weight, reduce sodium intake, reduce fat intake, increase exercise, etc. If it reaches grade 2 hypertension or through life interventions blood pressure is still abnormal should start drug treatment. The same disease, due to the patient’s physical health status is different, in different stages of the disease, the treatment is different, should be standardized under the guidance of the doctor.