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Dermatoglyphics as a Novel Method for Assessing Intelligence Quotient in Children Aged 5-11 Years: A Cross-sectional

Namratha Tharay1, Svsg Nirmala2, Venkata N Bavikati3

  • 1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, AME's Dental College and Hospital, Raichur, Karnataka, India.

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|November 5, 2020
PubMed

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Dermatoglyphics, or fingerprint patterns, show a correlation with intelligence quotient (IQ) levels in children aged 5-11. This noninvasive method can aid in identifying intellectual disabilities.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Genetics
  • Forensic Science

Background:

  • Intellectual disability (ID) diagnosis often relies on cognitive assessments.
  • Dermatoglyphic patterns are genetically determined and can be observed from early development.
  • Exploring noninvasive markers for cognitive assessment is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between dermatoglyphic patterns and intelligence quotient (IQ) in children aged 5-11 years.
  • To assess the potential of dermatoglyphics as a preliminary tool for IQ determination.
  • To explore its role in distinguishing genetic intellectual disabilities.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 300 children aged 5-11 years.
  • IQ assessment using Raven's Coloured Progressive Matrices.
  • Collection and analysis of bilateral palmar and fingertip prints using standard classification methods.

Main Results:

  • Significant correlations were found between specific fingertip patterns (digits I, II, III, IV of both hands; digit V of the right hand) and varying IQ levels.
  • These findings suggest a link between dermatoglyphic variations and cognitive abilities.

Conclusions:

  • Dermatoglyphics can serve as a preliminary, noninvasive method for assessing IQ in children.
  • This technique may be particularly valuable in identifying and distinguishing genetic intellectual disabilities.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildrenDermatoglyphicsFingerprint patternsIQIntellectually disabled children

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