Whilst some risk factors are modifiable by lifestyle changes, we are *generally* stuck with certain physical traits, like our height. In this week’s episode we discuss a recent genetic study looking at how a person’s height may affect their risk for several health conditions. Tune in to find out whether you may be at a higher risk for developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, neuropathies, and many other diseases as well as the significance of these associations.
TLDR: A recent study reported that being shorter was linked to higher risk of many heart-related issues whereas being taller was linked to several neuropathies, dermatological and musculoskeletal conditions, and varicose veins.
Links:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/06/220602140801.htm
https://journals.plos.org/plosgenetics/article?id=10.1371/journal.pgen.1010193
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1570677X09000495
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