Tall? You may be at risk

SamIam · 05-11-2010, 10:30 AM

Maybe you thought that tall guys get all the breaks. Many women prefer tall men, and they can always reach that thing-a-ma-jig at the top back of the closet. Well take heart all you shorties out there. Tall men have higher risk of clots.

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Being immobilized after surgery or sitting for long periods on flights can increase the risk of developing dangerous blood clots, as can certain lifestyle-related factors, such as smoking and being obese. Now, studies have found a correlation between height and clot risk, but the association has only been observed in men. Tall men, those measuring six feet (181 centimeters) or taller, appear to be at greater risk of developing venous thromboembolisms than those who are shorter. It is unclear why this is the case, but some speculate that venous stasis, a condition in which the normal flow of blood through a vein is slowed or halted, could increase the potential for clotting.

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6464JD20100507

Sundae · 05-11-2010, 10:36 AM

Anecdotal evidence only.
My Dad is just over 6 foot and developed a blood clot on his lung. However this was following surgery, so it may not even be useful anecdotally...

DanaC · 05-11-2010, 10:45 AM

Maybe it's because tall men are more likely to have no fucking leg room whatsoever on trips?

glatt · 05-11-2010, 10:46 AM

Actuarial tables have long said that tall people have shorter lives.

Being tall is good in a crowd, and is probably good in most social interactions. But it is a liability everywhere else. It's best to be average height. Things are designed for average people.

Pete Zicato · 05-11-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Things are designed for average people.

Good news for me. I'm about as average as you can get.

squirell nutkin · 05-11-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Actuarial tables have long said that tall people have shorter lives.

Being tall is good in a crowd, and is probably good in most social interactions. But it is a liability everywhere else. It's best to be average height. Things are designed for average, right-handed people.

Lefties also enjoy a shortened life span

monster · 05-11-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by squirell nutkin

Lefties also enjoy a shortened life span

That's because we burn 'em at the stake when we catch 'em

spudcon · 05-11-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Actuarial tables have long said that tall people have shorter lives.

Being tall is good in a crowd, and is probably good in most social interactions. But it is a liability everywhere else. It's best to be average height. Things are designed for average people.

No, average people are not 5 feet tall. Toilets, sinks, countertops, and cellars are designed for 5 footers. Tall men develop back problems and lumpy heads as well as leg clots because we're always bending and squatting.

monster · 05-11-2010, 03:47 PM

bollocks. They're just fine if not a little tall for me and I'm 5'4". They're designed for people around 5'6" I'd say, which is about average. Maybe tall men are just more whiny and likely to get bitch-slapped to death?

Crimson Ghost · 05-12-2010, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by monster

bollocks. They're just fine if not a little tall for me and I'm 5'4". They're designed for people around 5'6" I'd say, which is about average. Maybe tall men are just more whiny and likely to get bitch-slapped to death?

You seem a little short tempered today.
Are you mad you can't get on the good rides?

ZenGum · 05-12-2010, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by monster

bollocks. They're just fine if not a little tall for me and I'm 5'4". They're designed for women around 5'6" I'd say, which is about average. Maybe tall men are just more whiny and likely to get bitch-slapped to death?

Jus sayin.

Except in Japan where the kitchens are designed for bloody midgets, I swear.

ZenGum · 05-12-2010, 05:59 AM

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Tall? You may be at risk

Maybe you should cut down.

monster · 05-12-2010, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Crimson Ghost

You seem a little short tempered today.
Are you mad you can't get on the good rides?

huh? I'm 5'4", not 4'4" and you're right, my supply of patience for dickwads is all used up. Come back tomorrow.

jinx · 05-12-2010, 09:58 AM

I'm 5'5 and I still hate my kitchen.

Pete Zicato · 05-12-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jinx

I'm 5'5 and I still hate my kitchen.

Perhaps your parent's kitchen was mean to you as a child?

05-11-2010, 03:47 PM	#9
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	bollocks. They're just fine if not a little tall for me and I'm 5'4". They're designed for people around 5'6" I'd say, which is about average. Maybe tall men are just more whiny and likely to get bitch-slapped to death? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-12-2010, 09:58 AM	#14
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I'm 5'5 and I still hate my kitchen. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

05-11-2010, 10:36 AM	#2
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Anecdotal evidence only. My Dad is just over 6 foot and developed a blood clot on his lung. However this was following surgery, so it may not even be useful anecdotally...

05-11-2010, 10:46 AM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Actuarial tables have long said that tall people have shorter lives. Being tall is good in a crowd, and is probably good in most social interactions. But it is a liability everywhere else. It's best to be average height. Things are designed for average people.

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