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Your height can make your more susceptible to some diseases, according to scientists in the US – a fact that is likely to become more relevant, as people gradually grow taller around the world. However, our susceptibility is also influenced by factors like the environment and your socioeconomic situation, say scientists. The average height of women and men alike has been rising worldwide over time. It’s not the first time scientists have looked at the topic. A German study found in 2019 that shorter people have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Meanwhile Swedish scientists in 2017 found ta…