Study reveals taller people likely to develop atrial fibrillation
The findings were presented at the American Heart Association`s 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia. Researchers found that the risk for AFib climbed as one`s height increased, with every one-inch increase in height translating to about a three per cent increase in the risk of Afib - independent of other clinical factors - as compared to those at average height (5 feet and 7 inches).
Nov 16, 2019, 18:20 PM IST
Did you know? Taller people have greater risk of cancer!
The study shows that the taller a person is the lower their risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, but their risk of cancer increases.
Feb 03, 2016, 14:57 PM IST
