Sex estimation using foot measurements, stature and body mass index (BMI) in a Nigerian population

Sex estimation using foot measurements, stature and body mass index (BMI) in a Nigerian population

Identification of dismembered bodies recovered in disasters or crime scene is very important in forensic. This study was carried out to ascertain if foot size, body weight, height, stature and BMI can be used to predict sex using tape rule and Stadiometer scale. 150 subjects between 18 - 25yrs were...

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Main Authors: Ogbonnaya Iroanya Onyekachi, Frank Egwuatu Tochukwu, Olasubomi Sonaike Adeola, David Uwaezuoke Nduka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2018-12-01
Series:Acta Scientifica Naturalis
Subjects:
foot measurements
body mass index
sex prediction
forensic anthropology
human identification
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/asn-2018-0018

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