Application of Linear Anthropometric Parameters in Estimating Stature: A Study of Adult Igbo Population in Nigeria

Abstract

Background: Using various body measures to estimate a person's height and sex was one part of developing a biological profile for forensic investigations. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate a stature estimation model using specific linear anthropometric parameters from the Eastern part of Nigeria. Methods: Data analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 23). A total of 308 subjects (154 males and 154 females) between the age of 18 to 40 years were recruited for this study. The mega-size calliper and a constructed anthropometric chair were used to measure the sitting height, sitting eye height, elbow height, sitting popliteal height, and sitting hip breadth. Results: The study shows a strong positive correlation (r = 0.787) among the subjects. When compared to sex, males (r = 0.796) show a strongly significant correlation with stature, while females (r = 0.564) show a moderately considerable correlation with stature. Therefore, males have higher anthropometric values than females. Conclusion: The anthropometric parameters were good predictors of stature.