Estimation of Stature from Foot Length in North Indian Population

Body part measurements and estimation of stature of the individual from these measurements is of utmost relevance in cases where dismembered bodies are found. The aim of the present study was to find the relation between stature and foot length and to generate population-specific equations. The stature and bilateral foot lengths of 293 individuals (178 Females and 115 Males) of the age group 18 to 25 years were measured using standard measuring technique. An effort was made to establish statistically significant correlation between foot lengths and stature of the individual. Statistical analysis was done to establish population specific equation for identification. An analysis of data was conducted with SPSS version 2.0. The mean values of all the parameters in case of males were higher than in females and the sex differences were statistically highly significant (p<0.001). A significant correlation of stature was observed in the foot lengths of both feet and in both males and females. Linear regression equations were also derived to calculate stature from foot length of an individual.