According to an American study, being taller than average has advantages and disadvantages from a health point of view
Eugenio Spagnuolo
– Milano
In the past, some studies have argued that being higher than average appears to be associated with a lower risk of heart disease, including coronary heart disease, heart disease, hypertension and high cholesterol. A curious association that between height and health, which now returns, but in reversed parts: given that a recently published study states that, on the other hand, men taller than 1.75m would be more likely to develop health problems that target the venous system and extremities.
Researchers from the VA Million Veteran Program, a US government initiative designed to understand the factors affecting health, examined the genetic and medical data of more than 280,000 mostly male (91%) and white (73%) adults. discovering that above-average height seems to be associated with a number of health benefits for the body, but also with some risks.
The health risks for those taller than 1.75m
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Being taller than 1.75cm would result in (the conditional is a must, ed) a higher risk of being a victim of disorders such as peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves of the hands or feet). This, according to the researchers, could be because more body mass ends up putting more pressure on bones, muscles and feet. But, in reality, more studies are needed to show that this is precisely why.
Not only that: an above average height would also seem connected to an increased risk of circulation problems, such as blood clots or varicose veins. Last but not least, skin and bone infections including cellulitis, leg ulcers and nail fungus would also find more evidence in taller people.
The health benefits for those taller than 1.75m
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The good news is that a height of over 1.75m, according to data from the VA Million Veteran Program, seems to be also linked to a lower risk of heart problems. According to the researchers, the individuals surveyed who exceeded this threshold appeared to have greater protection from certain heart disease and coronary artery disease. Being taller than average would also be associated with a lower risk of hypertension and high cholesterolknown risk factors for stroke and heart attack.
Conclusions
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According to the study, which focused on white males (therefore it is not generalizable, ed), in the future height could be taken into consideration by doctors as a relevant risk factor for some diseases. But before this happens, more research is needed to allow scientists to understand how being taller or taller affects heart health and not just heart health.
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