How tall you must be to be at risk of more than 100 diseases.

HEIGHT is something that most people aspire to, especially men.

Scientists have discovered that being tall may increase the risk of more than 100 diseases, so they may reconsider the appeal of being tall.

Previous research has linked being tall to negative outcomes such as cancer and stroke.

The most recent study is the largest of its kind, with over 280,000 participants.

Almost all of the participants were men and were part of the VA Million Veteran Program database.

Researchers examined their genes and discovered that some variants that affect height are also linked to 127 medical conditions.

The study found a higher risk of atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), which confirmed previous findings.

The condition, which causes limb weakness and pain, as well as muscle weakness, is caused by nerve damage.

Peripheral neuropathy affects nearly one in every ten people aged 55 and up in the United Kingdom.

The researchers found a link between genetically predicted height and conditions like erectile dysfunction and urinary retention, both of which are linked to neuropathy.

Skin infections and abscesses, chronic leg ulcers, blood clots in the veins, and bone infections were also identified as more dangerous.

Tall people, on the other hand, were generally protected from cardiovascular problems like high cholesterol or high blood pressure.

The study defined “tall” as being taller than 5’9″. (175cm).