Digit Ratio - Correlation Between Digit Ratio and Traits

Correlation Between Digit Ratio and Traits

Some authors suggest that digit ratio correlates with health, behavior, and even sexuality in later life. Below is a non-exhaustive list of some traits that have been either demonstrated or suggested to correlate with either high or low digit ratio.

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