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Estimation of Stature from Nasal Height and Nasal Breadth for Population in and Around Rajkot Region of Gujarat

Princekumar Jayantilal Manvar, Vaghela Raghurajsinh Dhirubhai

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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 11(1):p 23-26, January - March 2018. | DOI: 10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.11118.4

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Received : January 31, 2018         Accepted : February 09, 2018          Published : March 30, 2018

Abstract

Determination of stature from fragmented human remains is vital part of forensic investigation for thepurpose of identification. Determination of stature from dismembered body parts can play vital role for identification of person. Present study was done to derive regression formula and multiplication factor to estimate stature from Nasal dimensions mainly Nasal Height and Nasal Breadth for population in and around Rajkot region of Gujarat. Total 100male cases and 100 female cases randomly selected from cadavers brought for post-mortem examination at mortuary of P.D.U. Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Rajkot. Stature was measured with measuring tape and Nasal dimensions were measured by Spreading caliper after breaking Rigor mortis, if developed. Collected data were statistically analysed using software like Epi info 7 and Microsoft excel. Mean stature as well as mean Nasal dimensions were significantly higher for male than for female (p<0.05). Regression formula and multiplication factor derived in present study are useful to estimate stature from nasal dimensions for population in and around Rajkot region of Gujarat.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.

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January 31, 2018 February 09, 2018 March 30, 2018
DOI: 10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.11118.4

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IdentificationStatureNasal HeightNasal Breadth

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