The average resting heart rate (HRrest) for a 17 year old is 75 beats per minute2. 17 year old boys average heart rates of 72 bpm while girls average slightly higher at 79 bpm2. 90% of 17 year olds resting pulses fall within the range of 54 to 95 bpm. In general, an adult's resting heart rate will be lower for those in better athletic condition. HOPE THIS HELPS
Because if something goes wrong while the medical team is taking care of a patient then the team can face lawsuits and other punishments from the patients family or government.
