Sexual Dimorphism and Regional Variation in Fingerprint Pattern Indices among Hausa Populations of Kano and Zaria, Nigeria

Dermatoglyphics, the study of dermal ridge patterns, remains a valuable tool for understanding genetic variation and population-specific characteristics. This study investigates the frequency distribution and sexual dimorphism of fingerprint pattern indices among Hausa populations in Kano and Zaria, Nigeria. Fingerprints from 600 participants (300 males and 300 females) were collected using systematic random sampling and analyzed for Dankmeijer’s Index (DI), Furuhata’s Index (FI), and the Pattern Intensity Index (PII). Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 22, with chi-square tests applied to assess associations (p

Key Words: Sexual Dimorphism, Fingerprints, Pattern Indices, Hausa, Kano, Zaria