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A large genetic study has found that a persons height may affect their risk for several common health conditions in adulthood

Height is not typically considered a risk factor for diseases. But past research has shown correlations between how tall someone is and their likelihood of experiencing a number of health conditions. 

According to a study, the genes involved in coronary heart disease appear to be the same across all major racial and ethnic backgrounds.

The genes involved in coronary heart disease, the most common form of heart disease, appear to be nearly the same for everyone, according to a VA study.

A large genetic study by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs' Million Veteran Program (MVP)) has found that a person's height may affect their risk for several common health conditions in adulthood.

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A large genetic study by the U.S

Including data from people of diverse ancestries substantially improves certain genetic risk predictions in all populations, according to a study that examined the genes responsible for regulating blood cholesterol levels.