Journal of Forensic Research

Jervas E

Publications

• Research Article
  Stature Estimation of the Igbos Using Cephalo-Facial Anthropometry
  Author(s): Jervas E, Anibeze CIP, Uloneme GC and Anyanwu GEJervas E, Anibeze CIP, Uloneme GC and Anyanwu GE
  
  Estimation of stature is one of the biological profiles used in the identification of individuals in cases of mass disasters, plane crash, fatal auto crash, bombing, homicides, and in crime investigations. It is an important tool in Medico legal practice. In the present study an attempt has been made to derive regression formulae to determine stature from cephalofacial dimensions. Informed consent was obtained and measurements were taken following standard protocols. The prediction function was derived through linear regression and multiple regressions for each of the measurement with stature, for the general population and for males and females separately. Cephalo-facial dimensions of 211 subjects females n=123 and males n=88 with mean age 23.58 ± 4.95 belonging to the Igbo population of Nigeria were studied. Eleven cephalo-facial me.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7145.1000295

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