How your height impacts your health

Whether you’re tall or short, your adult height appears to be indicative of your susceptibility to certain conditions. — dpa

Your height can make you more susceptible to some diseases, according to scientists in the United States – a fact that is likely to become more relevant with the rising average height of women and men around the world.

However, our susceptibility is also influenced by factors like the environment and your socioeconomic situation, say scientists.