Too low or high growth - a source of huge complexes for various reasons.
American scientists have studied the relationship between the structure of the body and health. The results of their study showed that hypersensitivity to its own growth is unsubstantiated.
1. Advantages low growth
Let's start with the people, whose height does not exceed 160 cm. cancer risk have been 40% less likely than those who are above 170 cm. It diseases such as melanoma, renal cancer, breast and thyroid, and tumor development is associated with growth. At the highest organs of large size with a significant number of cells in which a harmful mutation can occur.
The low men with normal weight are less prone to the appearance of clots in blood vessels. In high - movement of the blood takes longer overcome longer distances. This interferes with its free current to all parts of the body, which leads to thrombosis and stroke.
From a genetic point of view, low-growing, there is another important advantage. It has been proven that the gene responsible for short stature affects longevity. Therefore, there is a high probability that people will enjoy life longer.
2. Advantages of high growth
Those above 170 cm, also have reason to rejoice. It turns out that they have the risk of heart disease is reduced by 15% for every additional 7 cm over 150 cm in height, and the accumulation of cholesterol in the low men much higher. It is assumed that the genes responsible for height, affect the level of glucose tolerance.
In this high-growth benefits do not end there. A few extra centimeters are beneficial to the nervous system. Experts confirm that high longer retain mental capacity and less prone to senile dementia, as compared to their lower counterparts.
Win the high growth and pregnancy. A study at a university in New York, spent on the 200 000 women shows that in pregnancy is less common gestational diabetes - a dangerous condition that appear closer to 3 trimester.
The growth is also closely linked with the psychological sphere. At high self-esteem and more self-confidence, especially in men. It should be noted that in recent years the average growth rate in the world has increased.
