Study finds shorter women less likely to get cancer
Posted: 07/22/2011
Being tall always seemed like a good thing. But being short may have its virtues.
A new study found that the shorter women are, the lower their cancer risk.
Or, vice versa, taller women are at greater risk.
British researchers determined the risk of cancer in women jumps 16% with each 4 inch increase in height.
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