Determining the Stature Estimation from Facial Parameters amongst Sangli District Population

Introduction: Stature is an important parameter of identity of an individual. It is proved that each race requires its own findings for stature estimation because of ethnic, dietary and climatic variations. Many studies have been conducted on the estimation of stature from various body parts like hands, trunk, intact vertebral column, upper and lower limbs, individual long and short bones, foot and foot prints.

Aim and Objectives: The aim is to correlate the stature with facial height and bizygomatic width in males and females of Sangli district.

Material and Methods: 259 males and 259 females of Sangli district population, within age group 18-60 yrs were analysed. Height of the subject was measured in erect posture by measuring tape. Facial height and Bizygomatic facial width were measured using a Vernier caliper. Data was subjected to statistical analysis, regression equations was formulated using regression coefficient.

Observation & Results: In the present study the stature of the male is correlated with Kattunayakan, Mumbai and Nepalese population, it is lesser than Gujjars, central Indian, Efik and Haryanvi population but higher than Jat, Guajarati and Shrilankan population. In males, mean stature was 166.80 ± 9.19cms, facial height 11.02±0.65 cms and mean Bizygomatic width 11.81±0.69 cms. In females. Mean stature was 152.91±6.84 cms, mean Facial height 10.05±0.67 cms and mean Bizygomatic width 11.50 ±0.89 cms.

Conclusion: All the parameters i.e. stature, facial height and bizygomatic width were found to be more in males as compared to females. There is positive correlation between facial parameters and stature. The facial height is the most reliable facial parameter than bizygomatic width for estimation of stature using regression equation in both males and females.