Sexual dimorphism in ratio of second and fourth digits and its relationship with metabolic syndrome indices and cardiovascular risk factors

Sexual dimorphism in ratio of second and fourth digits and its relationship with metabolic syndrome indices and cardiovascular risk factors

Background: Ratio of second and fourth digit (2D:4D) is known to be germane in analyzing utero concentrations of testosterone and estrogen in human and other vertebrates. 2D:4D had been linked to several traits like athletes′ abilities, reproductive success, risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease...

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Main Authors: Bolaji Fatai Oyeyemi, Oluyinka Ajibola Iyiola, Adekunle Wahab Oyeyemi, Kokori Audu Oricha, Abass Toba Anifowoshe, Nanfizat Abiket Alamukii
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disease
digit ratio
metabolic syndrome
sexual dimorphism
Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2014;volume=19;issue=3;spage=234;epage=239;aulast=Oyeyemi

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