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No leg space
Tall people might face problems when trying to sit because they cannot put their legs anywhere. A tall person usually needs a big space to sit comfortably.
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Higher chance of breaking a bone
Studies have claimed that tall people have a higher chance of breaking a bone.
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Higher chance of developing a blood clot in the leg
A study found that tall people had a significantly higher chance of developing a blood clot in their legs. According to the study, one fatal type of blood clot was 2.57 more likely to happen to at least 6 ft tall people.
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Tall people are more likely to get back pain
Tall people have a higher chance of developing back pain, as they are more likely to slouch often. Slouching increases the risk of disc injury and back pain.
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Less pool of males to choose from
A tall woman might have less chance of attracting a male since most short men will avoid her, and she might also be looking for a tall man. (See What do women find attractive in men)
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Higher chance of getting cancer
Some studies have claimed that tall people have a bigger chance of developing cancer. The fact that cancer happens due to uncontrolled cell growth and that taller people have a larger number of cells might be the cause.
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The bed might be short
Tall people might have problems sleeping at night if their beds aren’t long enough for them to stretch their legs.
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Have problems fitting in small cars
Tall people usually have problems fitting in small cars.
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A higher chance of banging the head in the ceiling
Tall people are at a higher risk of hitting their head in the ceiling, lamps or other objects that aren’t positioned high enough for them to pass under.
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Hard time finding clothes
A tall person might have a problem finding clothes that match their height, especially if they are very tall.
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Using more resources
A tall person might need to use more resources than a short person. To bathe, for example, a tall person will use more water and soap. (See Why Basketball Players are Tall?)
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Can intimidate people unintentionally
A tall person might intimidate others unintentionally, thus affecting his social life.
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People can’t see if they sit behind a tall person
A tall person can get many complaints inside theatres because the people sitting behind them might not see well.