As surprising as it is true, the proportion of strokes in those ages 20 to 45 nearly doubled from 1993-4 to 2005, from 4.5 percent to 7.3 percent. The average age of stroke victims also dropped from 71.3 to 68.4.  In addition, stroke rates in young white adults more than doubled to 25 per 100,000.
Researchers hypothesize that the increase in strokes in young adults can be attributed to the recent rise in diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. The experts also urge young people to take proactive steps to fight …

The normal blood pressure for children is actually calculated by considering their gender, age and height, according to the American Heart Association.
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute provides useful tables on their website which can serve as a guide to understanding blood pressure in children.
If you discover that your child has high blood pressure, it is important to make sure that your child practices a healthy lifestyle, which includes eating a healthy diet, regular exercise and maintaining a suitable weight.
For more information visit http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3057733 or http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/bp_child_pocket/bp_child_pocket.htm