The Ratio of Second to Fourth Digit Length (2D:4D) and Heart Disease

Authors

  • Naveen kumar Department of Anatomy, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal campus, Manipal University, Manipal
  • Mohammad Arsyd Bin Sallehuddin Melaka Mainpal Medical College, Manipal campus, Manipal University, Manipal
  • Syed Mohd Farris Bin Syed Melaka Mainpal Medical College, Manipal campus, Manipal University, Manipal
  • Muhammad Hafiz Bin Idris Melaka Mainpal Medical College, Manipal campus, Manipal University, Manipal
  • Terry Anak Jamba Melaka Mainpal Medical College, Manipal campus, Manipal University, Manipal
  • Swamy Ravindra S Department of Anatomy, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal campus, Manipal University, Manipal
  • Jyothsna Patil Department of Anatomy, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal campus, Manipal University, Manipal
  • Ashwini Aithal Department of Anatomy, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal campus, Manipal University, Manipal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v15i4.23958

Keywords:

Heart disease, Second to fourth digit length ratio

Abstract

Objectives: The risk of getting heart diseases is unpredictable due to many predisposing factors range from lifestyle to genetic inheritance. Scientist made the discovery after studying men of various age who had suffered heart disease made a finding; the length of ring fingers (4D) are shorter than index fingers (2D) are at greater risk of premature heart attack at their early 30. Based on these facts, we carried out this project work by analyzing 2D and 4D ratios with the perspective of risk of heart disease among the Malaysian undergraduate students.

Materials and method: A cross sectional study using questionnaire about subjects family history of heart related problems if any, followed by measurement of length of second and fourth digit was carried out. 2D:4D ratio index was calculated. Data obtained were tabulated according to index more than 1 and less than 1.

Results and discussion: In the present study, total 66 subjects (n= 120) presented with a ratio greater than 1.0, this accounted for a total of 55%, while remaining 45% of subjects had 2D:4D <1.0. Even though we couldnt confirmed that this test confirms an accurate indicator to determine the risk, it is yet the strongest predictor of heart disease later in life.

Conclusion: We hope that this study could create awareness among the students with 2D4D ratio greater than 1.0 to avoid heart diseases by leading a better lifestyle with balanced diet and regular exercise.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(4) 2016 p.529-532

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Published

2016-12-18

How to Cite

kumar, N., Sallehuddin, M. A. B., Syed, S. M. F. B., Idris, M. H. B., Jamba, T. A., S, S. R., Patil, J., & Aithal, A. (2016). The Ratio of Second to Fourth Digit Length (2D:4D) and Heart Disease. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 15(4), 529–532. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v15i4.23958

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Vol. 15 No. 4 (2016)

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