Estimation of Stature using footprints in an adult student population in Nigeria

International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research

Ukoha Ukoha Ukoha ; EgwuOgugua A ; Umeasalugo Kosisochukwu Emmanuel ; Anyabolu Arthur Ebelenna ; Ejimofor Obioma Chiedu ; Nzeako Henry C ; Ezeani Mark-Gregory Chidozie

关键词: s Footprint;    Forensic science;    Stature estimation;   

学科分类：药学、药理学、毒理学（综合）

来源: Scholar Science Journals

【 摘 要 】

Background: Footprints reveal that the human foot, its bones and its impressions can successfully be used in estimation of stature for forensic and legal examinations. The aim of the study was to find the relationship between stature and footprint dimensions, and to generate a population-specific equation. Materials and Method: In the present study, stature and bilateral footprint measurements of 200 Igbo adults (100 males and 100 females) of ages 18 to 30 years were measured. Participants’ bio-data were noted and their footprints collected using endorsing ink. The obtained values were statistically analyzed using SPSS Version 16.0. Results: The mean height and footprints of males were greater than that of females. There were significant and positive correlations between stature and various left and right footprints (T-1 to T-5) in males and females (p<0.001). However, in male subjects the relationship between stature and breadth at ball was insignificant at both feet (r=0.145 [left]; r=0.032 [right]; p>0.05); the relationship between stature and breadth at heel was equally insignificant (r=0.152 [left]; r=0.184 [right]; p>0.05). While in females, the relationship between stature and left and right breadth at ball was very significant (r=0.474 [left]; r=0.450 [right]; p<0.001); there was also a significant association between stature and the left (r=0.353; p<0.001) and right (r=0.262; p<0.01) breadth at heel. Conclusion: The study revealed that footprint dimensions are strongly correlated with stature and can be used for predicting stature in forensic examinations.

【 授权许可】

CC BY