Do Foot Dimensions Influence Stature Estimation: A Study among the Bhumij Tribal Population of Northern Odisha, India

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In forensic science, medical examinations, or anthropological investigations, stature is considered as one of the critical characteristics for establishing personal identity.The present study is an attempt to estimate stature from different foot measurements among the Bhumij tribal population of Mayurbhanj, Northern Odisha.This study included 202 adult Bhumij tribal people (males-89; females-113) without foot abnormalities or injuries.All anthropometric measurements were recorded following the standard procedures.The findings reveal that no significant sex difference was found between the right and left foot among both the males and females.A linear and multiple regression equation was developed for the estimation of stature from various foot measurements.The multivariate regression formulas are used to calculate the stature from the foot dimensions in both sexes and give a better prediction of stature than the univariate type.Thus, stature could be estimated with reasonable accuracy from the different foot length measurements.

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