Estimation of stature from maxillo-facial anthropometry in a central Indian population

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Kanchankumar Wankhede
Namdeo Kamdi
Madhukar Parchand
Vaibhav Anjankar
Rajesh Bardale

Abstract

Background: For establishing identity, stature is an important parameter in medico-legal and forensic examination. Aims: To estimate stature from facial parameters. Setting and Design : Prospective study conducted from December 2007 to September 2008 in the Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Nagpur. Materials and Methods: A total of 470 healthy medical students were taken, comprising 260 males and 210 females in the age group of 18 to 24 years. Statistical Analysis: The data were analyzed using regression analysis and correlation coefficient. Results: The average height of males and females was 170.97 (± 6.80) cm and 156.89 (± 5.89) cm respectively. It was observed that in males the total facial height had greater correlation with stature (r = 0.19) and had standard error of ±6.68 cm. In females, nasal height had greater correlation with stature (r = 0.19) and had standard error of ±5.78 cm . Conclusion: It can be stated that percutaneous facial dimensions are not good predictors of accurate stature estimation and can be used when other parameters are not available

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How to Cite
Kanchankumar Wankhede, Namdeo Kamdi, Madhukar Parchand, Vaibhav Anjankar, & Rajesh Bardale. (2012). Estimation of stature from maxillo-facial anthropometry in a central Indian population. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences, 4(1), 34–37. https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-1475.99161

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