Relationship between fluctuating asymmetry of digit length and schizophrenia

doi:10.16098/j.issn.0529-1356.2020.05.025

Abstract

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the relationship between the fluctuating asymmetry (FA) of digit length and schizophrenia in females from Ningxia Han nationality. Methods The mean values and the differences of FA（2FA、3FA、4FA、5FA）and composite FA(CFA) of 292 individuals (controls:146; schizophrenia patients:146) were compared and analyzed by using anthropometry. Results The result showed the trend as 2FA > 4FA > 3FA > 5FA in both schizophrenia patients and controls; The mean values of each FA were higher in patients than those of in controls. There were significant differences in 2FA（P<0.01）, 3FA, 4FA（all P<0.05）between the two groups. In schizophrenia patients, the number in FA≥0.04 mm of 2FA was significantly higher（P<0.01）; There were no relationship between FA and the age at presentation of schizophrenia (P>0.05). Conclusion FA of digit length, especially 2FA is correlated with schizophrenia in females from Ningxia Han nationality and may provide the important warning information for early diagnosis of the disease.

Key words: Digit length, Fluctuating asymmetry, Schizophrenia, Anthropometry, Female

CLC Number:

Q983

LU Hong WANG Lu HUO Zheng-hao ZHAO Jun-li DANG Jie MA Zhan-bing. Relationship between fluctuating asymmetry of digit length and schizophrenia[J]. Acta Anatomica Sinica, 2020, 51(5): 792-795.

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