Historically throughout history, significantly tall men tend to die young. These vertically extreme individuals usually gain their height due to growth hormone issues, resulting in either gigantism or acromegaly. This extra hormone surge and height can lead to heart issues, often ending the individual’s life. Specifically, the heart is stretched to supply a larger body with blood. Further, insulin production can be stymied due to increased hormone production, which leads to diabetes. However, factors like low BMI and eating right contribute more to how long you live than height alone.
See Jenn Gidman, The Super-Tall Tend to Die Young. Here’s Why, Fox News, March 1, 2017.
