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Taller people have a reduced life expectancy compared to shorter people
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Evidence from life history theory, evolutionary biology, and physiological analyses indicates that shorter and smaller individuals generally experience greater longevity and reduced cardiovascular disease risk compared to taller individuals.

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Relationships among Development, Growth, Body Size, Reproduction, Aging, and Longevity - Trade-Offs and Pace-Of-Life.
2023 · cited by 18
The review notes that body size and longevity are inversely correlated within species, linking faster growth and larger size to shorter lifespans.
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The retrieved literature (specifically papers [1], [3], and [8]) consistently supports the claim that shorter stature is associated with greater longevity and better biological parameters related to aging, with no papers providing contradictory evidence regarding human height and life expectancy.

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Evolutionary Strategies for Body Size.
2020 · cited by 17
This paper highlights that short-statured populations often exhibit evolutionary adaptations tied to trade-offs between growth and life expectancy.
Biological Parameters Explain Why Shorter or Smaller People have Lower Cardiovascular Disease and Greater Longevity
2017 · cited by 5
The comprehensive review of biological parameters demonstrates that shorter, lighter individuals tend to have more favorable biomarker profiles and greater longevity.
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first checked04 Aug 2026
judged → SUPPORTED · 8304 Aug 2026
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