Age, sex and stature estimation from footprint dimensions

الملخص EN

The present study was carried out to evaluate the utility and reliability of footprint dimensions in age, sex and stature determination in the North Indian population.

This study was carried out using a sample of 400 people (146 female and 254 male) aged 10-65 years in Uttar Pradesh, a North Western state of India.

Footprints of both feet were taken bilaterally, and thus a total of 800 prints were obtained.

A cluster of 7 measurements were taken carefully with the help of a scientific scale ruler.

Five measurements were length dimensions from the most anterior part of each toe (T1–T5) to the mid rear heel point, and