Study: Men taller than 1.75 cm have 3 more health risks

2022-10-11 19:52:37Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Study: Men taller than 1.75 cm have 3 more health risks
Study: Men taller than 1.75 cm have 3 more health risks

In the past, several studies have argued that being taller than average appears to be associated with a lower risk of heart disease, hypertension and high cholesterol. A curious connection between height and health, which now reverses, but in reverse.

A recently published study says that men taller than 1.75 meters are more likely to have health problems, which target the venous system and extremities.

Researchers from the VA Million Veteran Program, a US government initiative designed to understand factors that influence health, examined the genetic and medical records of more than 280,000 adults, mostly men (91%) and women (73%). ).

In the end, it was found that above average height seems to be associated with a number of health benefits for the body, but also with some risks.

Being taller than 1.75 m would bring (conditioning is necessary) 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, may be because more body mass ends up putting more pressure on the bones, muscles and legs. But, in reality, more studies are needed to show that this is exactly the reason.

Not only that: above-average height also appears to be associated with a greater 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.


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