A normal heart rate (BPM) varies significantly depending on age. While a range is provided, individual variations exist, and consulting a doctor is crucial for personalized assessment.
Normal Heart Rate Ranges by Age Group:
- Newborn to 3 months: 85 to 205 bpm (waking), 80 to 160 bpm (sleeping)
- 3 months to 2 years: 100 to 190 bpm (waking), 75 to 160 bpm (sleeping)
- 2 years to 10 years: 60 to 140 bpm (waking), 60 to 90 bpm (sleeping)
- Over 10 years (including adults): 60 to 100 bpm (waking), 50 to 90 bpm (sleeping)
Adult Heart Rate Breakdown (additional data):
While the general range for adults over 10 is 60-100 bpm, some studies provide more specific ranges based on age decades:
- 18 to 20 years: 81.6 bpm (average resting heart rate)
- 21 to 30 years: 80.2 bpm (average resting heart rate)
- 31 to 40 years: 78.5 bpm (average resting heart rate)
- 41 to 50 years: 75.3 bpm (average resting heart rate)
Important Considerations:
- These are average ranges. Individual heart rates can vary based on factors like fitness level, stress, medication, and underlying health conditions.
- A resting heart rate outside of these ranges doesn't automatically indicate a problem, but it warrants discussion with a healthcare professional.
- These figures reflect resting heart rates. Heart rate increases significantly during physical activity.
