Shrinking middle-aged women at risk of early death
The researchers said regular physical activity could be beneficial in preventing height loss and therefore further contribute to prevention of cardiovascular disease. File picture
Height loss in middle-aged women is linked to a greater risk of early death, researchers have suggested.
A study of more than 2,000 females found that each 1cm height loss of height was associated with between 14% and 21% greater odds of death from any cause, after adjusting for potentially influential factors.
