Dermatoglyphics: A Forensic Tool to Predict Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Gender Identification among Kuwaiti Population: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, with increasing global prevalence and genetic influence, may be predicted using dermatoglyphics, a reliable forensic tool. This study evaluated dermatoglyphic patterns to identify type 2 diabetes in the Kuwaiti population. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectiona...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1687_24 |
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| Summary: | Background:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, with increasing global prevalence and genetic influence, may be predicted using dermatoglyphics, a reliable forensic tool. This study evaluated dermatoglyphic patterns to identify type 2 diabetes in the Kuwaiti population.
Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional observational study with 100 participants (50 diabetics, 50 controls) analysed fingerprint patterns (loops, whorls, arches).
Results:
500 fingerprints were examined (250 diabetic, 250 control). Among diabetics, there were 21 males (42%) and 29 females (58%), while the control group included 20 males (40%) and 30 females (60%). The diabetic group showed a predominant loop pattern (48%), whereas the control group commonly exhibited the whorl pattern. Diabetic males mostly showed loops, and non-diabetic males showed whorls. Diabetic females had predominantly whorl patterns, while non-diabetic females showed loops.
Conclusion:
Loop patterns were more frequent in diabetics, while the whorls were common in non-diabetics, indicating predictive potential for type 2 diabetes. |
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| ISSN: | 0976-4879 0975-7406 |