Stature estimation using head circumference

• DOI: 10.4103/japtr.japtr_217_22
• Publication Date: 2024-05-27T15:41:46Z
• Authors: R. Prenetha; K. Yuvaraj Babu
• Keywords: Circumference; Body height

Stature is an essential measurement in anthropometry that resolves individual representation of the body. Forensic determination resolution origin, sex, and natural height. Many previous study has been done on estimation height using various measurements teeth skull. The aim this was to estimate stature from head circumference derive a linear regression formula between them. conducted Saveetha Dental College among 70 1st year students (35 males 35 females). measured stadiometer measuring tape. All were tabulated equation SPSS software (version 23). For males, Y = 1.85x + 71.12, r 0.487; for females, 2.07x 46.24, 0.433. By study, we know both genders, moderate correlation estimating stature. From present research, conclude moderately reliable parameter genders.