This section is from the book "Medical Consultation Book, A Pharmacological And Clinical Book Of Reference", by G. P. Hachenberg. Also available from Amazon: Medical consultation book.
Average frequency at different ages in health.
Ages: | Beats per minute: |
In the foetus in utero............. | between 150 and 140 |
New born infants.................. | between 140 and 120 |
During the first year............. | from 130 down to 115 |
During the second year........ | from 150 down to 100 |
During third year................... | from 105 down to 95 |
From 7th to 14th year........... | from 90 down to 80 |
From 14te to 21st year.......... | from 85 down to 75 |
From 21st to 60th year......... | from 75 down to 70 |
In old age............................ | between 75 and 70 |
- Carpenter.
 
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