Estimation of Stature from Different Anthropometric Measurements of Gorkha Soldiers

Inderjeet Singh; Lalhmunlien Robert Varte; Shweta Rawat

doi:10.14429/dlsj.4.11763

Inderjeet Singh Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences DRDO
Lalhmunlien Robert Varte Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences DRDO
Shweta Rawat Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences DRDO

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dlsj.4.11763

Keywords: forensic science, anthropometry, stature estimation, leg length.

Abstract

Stature is one of the most important elements in the identification of a person. Many different anthropometric dimensions can be used in the estimation of stature. Establishing the identity of an individual from body fragments has become an important necessity in recent times due to natural and man-made disasters. This study was performed on 226 Gurung soldiers of Gorkha regiment of Indian Army. The studied soldier’s age range was 18 years - 48 years. Six anthropometric measurements (Stature, Hand length, Arm length, Standing knee height, Foot length and Leg length) were measured and stature is estimated with the help of these measurements.There was no significant difference between actual and estimated stature. All anthropometric measurements were highly correlated with stature at significance level p< 0.001 but leg length had better correlation (r=0.816) compared to other variables. Stature
can be estimated with the help of standing knee height (r=0.686, p<0.001) and arm length (r=0.653, p<0.001). It can be concluded that leg length was a very good predictor of stature estimation for the studied population.

Author Biographies

Inderjeet Singh, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences DRDO

Sh. Inderjeet Singh holds M.Sc (Physics) from the Shobhit University, Meerut. At present working as Technical officer ‘A’ in the Human Biology Group, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), DRDO, Delhi.

Lalhmunlien Robert Varte, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences DRDO

Dr. L Robert Varte obtained his PhD (Physical Anthropology)from North Easter Hill University, Shillong. Currently working as Scientist ‘D’ in the Human Biology Group, Defence Institute
of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), DRDO, Delhi. He has more than 20 publications and two book (Health and Nutritional Status of the Hmars of Aizawl District, Mizoram.
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. June 26, 2012. Germany) in national and international journals.

Shweta Rawat, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences DRDO

Dr. Shweta Rawat received her PhD in Physical Anthropology from University of Delhi. Currently working as Scientist ‘D’ in the Human Biology Group, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), DRDO, Delhi. She has more than 11 publications in national and international journals.

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