It is common knowledge among short men that they may live longer on average than their taller counterparts; however, I have also discovered some contrary evidence:
In contemporary society, even though there is a connection to an increased risk of mortality from certain cancers (Aarestrup et al., 2015; Batty et al., 2009), tall individuals appear to have a longer lifespan, often attributable to their higher socio-economic status (the issue of whether they attain greater height due to improved living conditions or enjoy better circumstances because of their stature still requires exploration) (Hermanussen, 2013). Nevertheless, it appears that among centenarians, the relationship between height and longevity is reversed (Samaras, 2014), likely mainly due to genetic factors.
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Height is positively correlated with improved health, as taller individuals tend to have a lower likelihood of experiencing asthma, chronic pain, and acute cardiac, cardiovascular, and respiratory ailments (Engeland, Bjørge, Selmer, & Tverdal, 2003; Leon, Davey Smith, Shipley, & Strachan, 1995; Perelman, 2014). They also generally have a longer life, are less prone to suicide, experience fewer mental health issues, and are overall healthier compared to shorter individuals (Batty et al., 2009; Koch, 2011; Lundborg et al., 2014; Magnusson, Gunnell, Tynelius, Davey Smith, & Rasmussen, 2005; Whitley et al., 2010).
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