If you caught our conversation Wednesday morning at 7:50, you'll known that Andrew and I discussed the various health risks that may be increased in men and women who are taller than average.
Now we have to be careful when we talk about this type of data. To quote Benjamin Disraeli: there are 3 types of lies: lies, damn lies and statistics.
When you look at large populations of people you will often find patterns that appear. These patterns of illness help us to decide how to counsel people for their health in general and how to screen for diseases but when it comes down to a single patient sitting with you in your office the situation is different. It's all or none: the patient either has the disease or doesn't.
So, while it is true that increased height above the average may increase the statistical risk of certain illnesses, the simple truth of the matter is what's much more relevant to your own health is that you eat right, get enough exercise, sleep and make certain that you are up to date with your vaccines and checked as appropriate for your age and gender by your doc on a regular basis. Your doc might want to screen you a bit more aggressively if you are taller for those illnesses that height may predispose you to but the impact of height on your personal health is likely to be very small when compared to everything else and not worth worrying about.