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Are Taller People More Likely to Have Joint Problems?

According to a 2007 study on middle-aged women, the tallest group had a 1.55 times greater risk of needing a knee replacement than the shortest group, confirming that a correlation exists between height and joint stress. In general, the question of whether taller people are more likely to have joint problems is complex, with research pointing toward several biomechanical and genetic factors that may increase risk.