all my people for generations have been large tall people. and most live into there nintys. why do I keep hearing that large tall people die earlyer then average people.
2006-10-08 00:52:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
You are hearing that from a bunch of jealous little short stumpy people, you know, like elves.
2006-10-08 00:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
There are exceptions to all rules of human behavior. But, if you look at actuarial tables, tall people, like basketball players (in excess of seven feet) rarely live into their 60s. There are always exceptions; but as a group, tall people live shorter lives because tallness places additional stresses on the cardio-vascular system.
2006-10-08 08:00:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jack 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is fantastic about your family...you have good genes!
How tall are you?
Really tall people...REALLY tall: Their heart has to work much harder to keep the blood moving through their body, especially when they are heavier. It is just the physics of the body, I think.
2006-10-08 09:28:30 · answer #3 · answered by gg 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never heard that one. I only know that tall people get wet earlier when it rains.
2006-10-08 08:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by kidd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't know,but I'm 5"10,should I be worried?(Ha,Ha)
2006-10-08 08:01:28 · answer #5 · answered by Foxy315 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋