Are you taller than 175 centimeters? According to scientists, you are in danger of these health problems – Topky.sk

Tall people, whom a recent study has defined as those over 175 cm, face more than a hundred health problems. Researchers have studied more than a thousand conditions among 250,000 men and women in the United States. They found that high altitude was associated with a higher risk of irregular heartbeat, varicose veins, nerve damage and leg ulcers. Such individuals were also more susceptible to skin and bone infections. They were also at greater risk of blood clots, nerve damage and fungal infections in their nails. Photo gallery (3) Source: Getty Images Blood is pumped over long distances Experts from Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center have not addressed why tall people suffer from more health problems. However, one theory is that blood must be pumped over a longer distance, which can reduce flow. Just the right blood flow is essential for maintaining the health of the body. However, research has shown that tall people have a lower risk of some major health complications, including coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. While altitude was previously associated with various health problems, scientists were unsure whether it was caused by their genes or by other factors such as diet. They now argue that height could be an unrecognized risk factor for several common health complications in adults. In the study, the researchers used a genetic and health database called the VA Million Veteran Program, which contains data from approximately 280,000 Americans. 91 percent of the participants were men thanks to a database consisting of former members of the armed forces. This means that the findings may not be relevant for other groups. The experts, by publishing their findings in the journal PLOS Genetics, confirmed the results of previous research linking a tall figure with a higher risk of irregular heartbeat and varicose veins. Other complications associated with height include peripheral neuropathy – a condition in which nerves in the limbs, ie hands, feet and shoulders, or an increased risk of bone infections and ulcers on the legs and feet are damaged. Photo Gallery (3) Source: Getty Images Unrecognized Unmodifiable Risk Factor Lead study author Sridharan Raghavan said a total of one hundred to 110 different high-altitude medical conditions were identified. “We have concluded that height may be an unrecognized, unmodifiable risk factor for several common conditions in adults.” Some of the hundred health problems that are associated with height: Blood clots Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Bone infections Irregular heartbeat Calluses Nerve damage Dizziness and dizziness Brain cell damage Inflammation Leg ulcers Skin ulcers Deformation of the nostrils in the nails