People taller than 1.75 m (5 feet 9 inches) are more prone to more than 100 diseases and health concerns according to a British study.
Scientists looked at more than 1,000 diseases among 250,000 white, Hispanic, and black women and men in the United States.
Being tall is associated with a higher risk of irregular heartbeats, varicose veins, nerve damage and foot ulcers. Tall people are also more prone to skin and bone infections. They are also more likely to have blood clots, nerve damage or fungal nail infections.
Scientists at Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center didn’t investigate why tall people suffer more health problems.
However, one theory is that blood needs to be pumped a longer distance, which can reduce flow, which is essential for keeping the body healthy.
Carrying more body mass can also put more stress on bones, muscles and feet, the researchers said.
However, tall people had a lower risk of some major comorbidities, including coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and excess cholesterol.
