The risk factors for claudication are the same as those for developing atherosclerosis, including: 1  Smoking. 2  High cholesterol. 3  High blood pressure. 4  Obesity (a body mass index over 30) 5  Diabetes. 6  Age older than 70 years. 7  Age older than 50 years if you also smoke or have diabetes.
Gaining weight ONLY makes you heavier...it has nothing to do with your height. Eat more, eat less...you will still be the exact height you are supposed to be.It's in your genetics. Guys are not done growing until they're 21-22, so relax and be patient. If you are meant to grow more, you have lots of time left.aining weight ONLY makes you heavier...it has nothing to do with your height. Eat more, eat less...you will still be the exact height you are supposed to be.
Â· just now. Report Abuse. You cannot and should not reduce your height, because in a few years time you'll be very glad for having it. Most girls prefer tall guys, believe me, and if you happen to be a girl (sorry, your nickname is not exactly clear!), well, 5.8 is not that tall and maybe you'll stop growing very soon. don't think you could reduce your height. You could keep yourself from getting taller by not eating vegetables and not drinking milk, but then you wouldn't be healthy. Embrace your height.