Estimation of stature from foot length among Uttar Pradesh population

Abstract

As foot size and stature can be correlated positively in a strong way, foot length analysis can help in estimating an individual’s stature; the foot length is also considered as indicators of skeletal and body structure of a person. Foot length was recorded as the distance from the most prominent part of the heel back to the most distal part of the longest toe. Height was recorded as the vertical distance between the point vertex and heel touching the floor. The statistical tests used were Unpaired or Independent t-test, Paired t-test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) test, and Linear Regression analysis. The comparison of mean Foot length on the Right and Left side showed no significant difference in mean Foot length between Right and Left side for over-all population, males, and females. There was a significantly positive correlation between Height and Weight with Right and Left Foot length among the over-all population, males, and females. The study concluded that the height (stature) has a strong positive correlation with the various measurements of the footprint and length of the foot. The study would be helpful in interpretation and analysis of footprints in criminal cases pertaining to rivalries, homicides, sexual offenses especially robberies, thefts, shoplifting, dacoity, etc. where the person is lifting the bags, gunny bags full of some material and leaving the footprints at the crime site.