• Md Asadujjaman, Sk Nahid Al Noman, and Md Babor Ali Molla.
• Department of Industrial & Production Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Rajshahi, 6204, Bangladesh. jonikhan007@yahoo.com.
• Ir J Med Sci. 2020 Feb 1; 189 (1): 365-372.

BackgroundEstimating human stature is a major concern to formulate a biological profile which provides effective data for forensic identification. This research was aimed to generate a formula for estimating stature from human foot anthropometry.MethodsThis study was conducted in selected 150 male and 150 female subjects within the range of 18 to 60 years randomly. From each subject, stature and seven-foot measurements were taken by applying the standard technique. Stature was estimated from foot measurements by using linear and multiple regression equations.ResultsThe result showed that each foot measurement was significantly (p < 0.001) and positively correlated with stature. Bilateral difference among male and female was not significant (p < 0.05). Multiple regression models showed better accuracy in estimating stature than linear regression models.ConclusionIn conclusion, it can be said that human stature can be successfully estimated by using foot measurements which can be applied in forensic investigation.

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