Hand Pattern and Prostate Cancer Risk
Author Information
Author(s): Rahman A A, Lophatananon A, Stewart-Brown S, Harriss D, Anderson J, Parker T, Easton D, Kote-Jarai Z, Pocock R, Dearnaley D, Guy M, O'Brien L, Wilkinson R A, Hall A L, Sawyer E, Page E, Liu J-F, Eeles R A, Muir K-R
Primary Institution: University of Nottingham
Hypothesis
Is there an association between digit ratio and prostate cancer risk?
Conclusion
The study suggests a potential link between digit ratio and prostate cancer risk, which may be influenced by prenatal hormone levels.
Supporting Evidence
- The study's strength lies in its size, allowing for reliable estimates.
- Previous studies have reported associations between digit ratio and other cancers.
- The link between prenatal hormones and digit ratio is suggested by earlier research.
Takeaway
The way your fingers are shaped might tell us something about the risk of getting prostate cancer.
Limitations
The study acknowledges that while it can estimate associations, it cannot explain the underlying biological reasons for these associations.
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