Being tall may have its shortcomings.
For researchers have found that greater height comes with increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
A study of 2.7million people concluded taller men and women are far more likely to develop blood clots in their veins – a leading cause of heart problems.
The study, which also compared siblings to rule out genetic factors, found a direct correlation between height and risk of venous thromboembolism.
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