A tall man - it's beautiful. For many representatives of the fair half of mankind men growth is an important criterion in choosing a life partner, a tall woman can realize himself, for example, on the podium. In addition, the growth of other benefits: a tall man is always seen in a crowd, he can get things from the top shelf, and also has the potential to become a basketball star or succeed in many other types of sports.
But every coin has its flip side. Scientists claim that tall people are at risk for a number of diseases.
More blood clots. Doctors have conducted several studies and found the relationship between growth and the risk of venous thrombosis, which is the third most common cause of strokes and heart attacks. The results of studies, which were attended by more than 2 million. People, published this month in the journal "Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics» (Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics).
Experts have concluded that the least susceptible men, whose height does not exceed 161 cm and women - 155 cm. In turn, the risk of disease were men of 183 cm and 180 cm from the woman. Scientists believe that the reason of gravity: increased pressure in the veins, and therefore the risk that the movement of the blood will start to slow down and be suspended.
"In tall people veins in the legs longer. That is an area where problems can occur more, "- says Professor Bent Zoller. Professor noted that thromboembolism annually affects up to 600 thousand. Americans. He suggests that this is due to the fact that the average height of people from generation to generation becomes higher.
The risk of cancer. In a study published last year in the «Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology» says that the risk of cancer increases with each 6.3 cm by 4%. It may be associated with high-calorie diet the body's cells - particularly high-calorie animal proteins during different periods of life, and even in the intrauterine life. This can enhance the growth process, which makes the cells prone to mutations.
Studies have shown that high growth, as well as overweight in men increases the risk of aggressive forms of prostate cancer. A female melanoma, breast cancer, colon and ovarian.
Higher risk of atrial fibrillation in women. The researchers note that high and overweight women are three times more likely to have heart rhythm problems. The larger a woman's body in his youth, the higher the risk, say scientists, drawing on the experience of 16 years of research. They attribute this to the fact that excessive weight and increase pressure on the lungs and heart can interfere with work.
Lower risk of diabetes and heart disease. In this high people do not suffer from excess weight, less prone to the emergence of diabetes and heart disease, say scientists. A recent study showed that the risk of these diseases is reduced with every 6,35 cm to 6% growth. This is due to the fact that tall people by nature greater lung capacity and stronger heart. As increased cell nutrition and can give a positive effect - increase the production of hormones in the body that control the level of sugar and cholesterol in the blood. Take care of yourself and your loved ones!
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