According to JNC 8 guidelines, what is the normal blood pressure target for individuals younger than 60 without comorbidities?

The normal blood pressure target for individuals younger than 60 without comorbidities, according to the JNC 8 guidelines, is set at less than 140/90 mmHg. This target acknowledges that most individuals in this age group do not require stringent blood pressure control below these numbers in the absence of other health issues such as diabetes or chronic kidney disease. The guidelines are designed to balance the benefits of blood pressure reduction with the potential risks of overtreatment, such as medication side effects or the development of hypotension.

Targets like less than 130/85 or less than 120/80 are typically stricter and may be more appropriate for those with additional risk factors or conditions. Similarly, a target of less than 110/75 may not only be overly aggressive but could also lead to adverse effects without providing significant clinical benefit for most individuals within this demographic. Thus, setting the target at less than 140/90 mmHg strikes a reasonable balance for the general healthy population under 60 years old.