Heart and respiratory rate medians, South African children (n = 346)
| Age (y) | Heart rate (bpm)* | Respiratory rate (bpm)† |
|---|---|---|
| *bpm, beats per minute; †bpm, breaths per minute. | ||
| 5 | 91 | 22 |
| 6 | 86 | 22 |
| 7 | 92 | 21 |
| 8 | 84 | 20 |
| 9 | 90 | 19 |
| 10 | 84 | 18 |
| 11 | 82 | 19 |
| 12 | 80 | 17 |
| 13 | 78 | 17 |
| 14 | 79 | 16 |
| 15 | 78 | 16 |
| 16 | 72 | 15 |