Correlations of stature with foot length in Andhra region

Abstract

Objectives -Stature is the height of the person in the upright posture. It is an important measure of physical identity. Interrelationships among different body measurements may be used to estimate one from another in case of missing body parts. There are numerous means to establish stature and their significance lies in the simplicity of measurement, applicability and accuracy in prediction. The current study aimed at developing a regression equation for stature estimation from foot length and to find out the correlation between body height and foot length of Andhra population if any. Method -It was conducted on 150 students of age group 17 to 22 years studying in Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, AP, India. Body height and foot length were measured in centimeter. Result -There was significant correlation between height and foot length. The regression equation for height and foot length was found to be Y = 3.179 X + 87.65, where X is the foot length and Y the height. Conclusion- The present study will be of immense significant for the anthropologists, medico legal workers and scientists for accurate measurement of either of the parameter when one is available particularly for Andhra Population.