Estimation of Height from Foot Length in 17-25 Years Age Group
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
For identification of the individuality of a person, variety of parameters have been followed, stature, being one of them. Estimation of stature from various measurements of the body is of value in medicolegal investigations as well as in anthropology. The proposed study dealt with developing a regression equation for stature estimation from foot length and also with finding out the correlation between stature and foot length. The study aimed at assessing the height of an individual, from measurements of foot length. It also dealt with developing a regression equation for stature estimation from foot length and finding out the correlation between stature and foot length. A cross sectional study was carried out in 165 medical students in which a regression equation of y=57.136+4.37x was established. Also the correlation between the height and foot length was observed to be highly significant with a value of 0.852.
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Dr. Iju Shrestha
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