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Stature estimation from foot anthropometric measurements in Bangladeshi population

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Abstract

Background

Estimating human stature is a major concern to formulate a biological profile which provides effective data for forensic identification. This research was aimed to generate a formula for estimating stature from human foot anthropometry.

Methods

This study was conducted in selected 150 male and 150 female subjects within the range of 18 to 60 years randomly. From each subject, stature and seven-foot measurements were taken by applying the standard technique. Stature was estimated from foot measurements by using linear and multiple regression equations.

Results

The result showed that each foot measurement was significantly (p < 0.001) and positively correlated with stature. Bilateral difference among male and female was not significant (p < 0.05). Multiple regression models showed better accuracy in estimating stature than linear regression models.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it can be said that human stature can be successfully estimated by using foot measurements which can be applied in forensic investigation.

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  1. Department of Industrial & Production Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Rajshahi, 6204, Bangladesh

    Md. Asadujjaman, Sk. Nahid Al Noman & Md. Babor Ali Molla

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Asadujjaman, M., Al Noman, S.N. & Molla, M.B.A. Stature estimation from foot anthropometric measurements in Bangladeshi population. Ir J Med Sci 189, 365–372 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-019-02048-x

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