Height loss
Height loss has been studied in 3 papers since 2022: 3 observational studies in people. The newest paper, Mar 3, 2023: “Association between height loss and mortality in the general population”.
3 papers study it4 findingsUpdated
See all 3 papers on height loss
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 2 independent labs in 2 countries.
“The adjusted hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) was 1.26 (1.13-1.41) for exposure to height loss ≥ 0.5 cm compared to height loss < 0.5 cm.”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 2 independent labs in 2 countries
- Funders: Gachon University and 4 more
- Humans3
What is height loss linked with?
3Studies link height loss with 3 measures, most often cardiovascular disease (2 studies), mortality (1) and ischemic stroke (1).
Cardiovascular disease
upin humans2HR 1.11
2 studies
Cardiovascular disease
upin humans2HR 1.11
Height loss is linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in humans (HR 1.11, 95% CI 1.07-1.20).
“In the model adjusted for age, sex, comorbidities, income level, body mass index, smoking, and drinking status, the MACCE risk was higher in Group 2 (HR = 1.11, 95% CI = 1.07-1.20)”
Humansadjusted for age, sex, comorbidities, income level, body mass index, smoking, and drinking statusn = 127,573
Association of height loss and cardiovascular disease: Data from a large Korean cohort
Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine
Height loss is linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in humans (height loss of > 2%).
“Adults with height loss of > 2% had a greater risk of incident CVD than those with no height loss.”
Humansheight loss of > 2%
Association between height loss and cardiovascular disease in the Korean elderly
Scientific reports
Mortality
upin humans1HR 1.26
1 study
Mortality
upin humans1HR 1.26
Height loss is linked with a higher risk of mortality in humans (height loss ≥ 0.5 cm compared to height loss < 0.5 cm) (HR 1.26 (95% CI 1.13-1.41)).
“The adjusted hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) was 1.26 (1.13-1.41) for exposure to height loss ≥ 0.5 cm compared to height loss < 0.5 cm.”
Humansheight loss ≥ 0.5 cm compared to height loss < 0.5 cm2 yearsn = 222,392
Association between height loss and mortality in the general population
Scientific reports
Ischemic stroke
upin humans1
1 study
Ischemic stroke
upin humans1
Height loss is linked with a higher risk of ischemic stroke in humans.
“Overall, height loss is associated with an increased risk of subsequent ischemic stroke in Korean men.”
Humansmales
Association between height loss and cardiovascular disease in the Korean elderly
Scientific reports