Taller people 'at greater cancer risk'

Taller people have an increased risk of cancer, including of the bowel, breast, kidney and brain, experts say.

Taller people 'at greater cancer risk'

Taller people have an increased risk of cancer, including of the bowel, breast, kidney and brain, experts say.

The largest study of its kind on the issue found around a 16% increased risk of cancer with each additional 4in (10.2cm) of height.

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