scholarly journals Prediction of Stature Based on Foot Length

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nivedita Pandey ◽  
Suresh Roshan ◽  
Rahul Kharate ◽  
Monali Sonawane ◽  
Varsha Bhivate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Height ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Mass Disaster ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Background Estimation ◽  
Measuring Devices ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

Background Estimation of body height from its segments or dismember parts has important considerations for identifications of living or dead human body or remains recovered from mass disaster or other similar conditions. Objective Stature is an important consideration in determining the identity. Our aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between foot length and body height and to derive a regression equation for stature estimation from foot length and to find out the correlation between body height and foot length. Methods The present study was conducted on 200 medical students of age group 18 to 23 years studying in MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. India. Body height and foot length were measured in centimeter. All the measurements were taken by using standard measuring devices and standard anthropometric techniques. Results Correlation coefficients between stature and foot dimensions were found to be positive and statistically highly significant. Prediction of stature was found to be most accurate by multiple regression analysis. Conclusions In population similar to our subjects, stature and gender estimation can be done by using foot measurements and it will be helpful for Anatomists, Anthropologists and forensic experts to calculate stature based on foot length. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v3i1.10058 Journal of Nobel Medical College Vol.3(1) 2014; 66-70

Lichtenstein Versus Desarda’s Technique of Hernia Repair

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-103
Author(s):  
Md Fardhus ◽  
AMSM Sharfuzzaman ◽  
Md Nayeem Dewan ◽  
Md Abul Hossain ◽  
Ahmed Sami Al Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Mesh Repair ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Seroma Formation ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Serous Fluid ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
And Gender

Aim: To compare Desarda’s versus Lichtenstein’s mesh repair in patients with unilateral, primary, reducible inguinal hernia in terms of mean operative time and seroma formation Methods: This randomized control trial conducted at Department of Surgery, Patuakhali Medical College & Hospital, Patuakhali. Eighty patients with unilateral, primary, reducible inguinal hernia were randomly distributed into two groups to undergo hernia repair i.e. Lichtenstein (L) and Desarda’s (D). Outcome was measured in terms of mean operative time and seroma formation. Seroma formation was defined as presence of enclosed cavity containing serous fluid determined by ultrasonography at 30th post-operative day. Results: Thirty three patients (41.25%) were above 50 years of age, whereas remaining 47 patients (58.75%) were below 50 years of age. Five patients (6.25%) were female and 75 patients(93.75%) were male. Seroma formation was 5% in Desarda’s group while 7.5% in Lichtenstein group (P> 0.05). Similarly difference in mean operative time was statistically non-significant. Seroma formation was common in older age group. There was no effect of smoking, obesity, operative time and gender on seroma formation. Conclusion: It is concluded that there is no difference in frequency of seroma formation and mean operative time in Desarda’s or Lichtenstein’s technique of hernia repair. Journal of Surgical Sciences (2018) Vol. 22 (2) : 99-103

Determination of the Relationship between Renal Volume Model and Related Body Indices for Clinical Application in Ghana

2017 ◽  
pp. 313-320
Author(s):  
Issahaku Shirazu ◽  
Y. B. Mensah ◽  
Cyril Schandorf ◽  
S. Y. Mensah
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Application ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Renal Volume ◽  
Water Displacement ◽  
Volume Model ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Body Parameters ◽  
The Relationship

The study was done to establish the relationship between measured renal volume and body parameters to estimate standard reference value of renal volume related body parameters (RV-BMI, RV-BSI and RV-BSA) in Ghana for clinical application. The estimates were done based on age and gender variation and compare the established standard reference renal volume with its related body parameters. The weight and BMI measuring machine together with tape measure and glass beaker were the measuring tools used. The procedure involve measurement of body height and weight and using the estimated values to calculate BMI with the BMI calculator. It also involve using DuBois formula to estimate local standard reference values of BSI and BSA in Ghana. The reference standard renal volume was determined using water displacement with the Archimedes' principle to confirm the established values in Ghana. These value were compare with established standard reference renal volume model in Ghana which were estimated using abdominal images on MeVisLab application software platform and determined the relationship between these parameters. The determined Ghanaian standard reference renal volume were: 146.74cm3, 151.76cm3, 142.04cm3 and 148.29cm3 for male and female, with its corresponding right and left kidneys respectively. The estimated mean BMI, BSI and BSA were; 25.19kg/m2 39.81 kg/m2 and 2.02m2 for male and 21.91kg/m2 36.58kg/m2 and 1.69m2 for female respectively. Hence from these set of values, the relationship between renal volume and its related BMI was determined to be 6.04cm3-kg/m2 for male and 6.47cm3-kg/m2 for female. While the male RV related-BSA was also determine to be 74.05cm3-m2 and 84.09cm3-m2 for female. Finally, the renal volume related-BSI was also estimated to be 3.81cm3-kg/m2 for male and 3.88cm3-kg/m2 for female. The standard reference renal volume related BMI, BSI and BSA are recommended to be used for renal assessment for clinical application in Ghana.

scholarly journals SURVEY OF BREAST CANCER IN WASIT PROVINCE , IRAQ

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-38
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cancer Data ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Total Cancer ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Cancer is one of the most common causes of death among females. In our research, cancer data were collected in Wasit Governorate for patients who were referred to Al-Zahra Educational Hospital for the period From February 2010 to February 2019. The results showed that breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in Wasit governorate and by percentage (35.4%) with 341 out of 966 cases of cancer. Methods: Data were collected from data base between the year (2010 to 2019), with the highest rate of cases in 2013, which isaround 139 cases , of these cases around 71 were breast cancer (51.07% recurrence). Surprisingly the lowest cases were recorded in a year after (2014) with total cancer cases of 65 from them 21 cases of breast cancer only. Results: About the relationship between breast cancer and gender, breast cancer recorded 95.60% of the cases in females, while percentage of men cases only 4.39%. Conclusion: The higher percentage of the cases were around 40- 49 years old , 92 cases (27%) , 80 cases (23.5%) were in the age group (50-59 years) and 65cases (19%) were in the age group (30-39 years) and 51 cases (15%) were in the age group (60-69 years) ). The lowest percentage of breast cancer was in the 10-19 age group, with only two cases (0.5%).

CORRELATION BETWEEN HAND LENGTH AND FOOT LENGTH IN HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS OF F H MEDICAL COLLEGE

2021 ◽  
pp. 35-36
Author(s):  
Chetna Thakur ◽  
Bhawani Shankar Modi ◽  
Tejendra Singh
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
P Value ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Professional Students ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Right ◽  
Hand Length ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Human beings are considered to be bilaterally symmetrical. However, there is no symmetry in the length of the feet irrespective of sex or handedness. The hand length could predict bodyweight and body surface area independent of the sex of the individual. But there was no so much data available in the literature showing the relationship between hand length and foot length. Aim and objective: The present study was conducted to derive the correlation between hand length and foot length and the results demonstrate that there was highly signicant correlation between them. Material and Methods:Across sectional study was carried out on 200 healthy and normal adult professional students of either sex (100 Male and 100 Female), age between 18-25 years. Result:the hand length and foot length were compared between the right and left sides, the data showed that the signicant difference between males and females on both sides was highly signicant for all the parameters measured with p value < 0.01 Conclusion:The results of current study indicate that if the hand length is known, foot length can be predicted and if the foot length is known, hand length can be predicted and vice versa.

scholarly journals Estimation of Stature from Foot Length in Adult Nepalese Population and its Clinical Relevance

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
DI Mansur ◽  
MK Haque ◽  
K Sharma ◽  
RK Karki ◽  
K Khanal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Height ◽  
Regression Equation ◽  
Upright Posture ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Legal Cases ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Foot Length

Background Stature is the height of the person in the upright posture. It is an important measure of physical identity. Interrelationships among different body measurements may be used to estimate one from another in case of missing body parts. Objective Stature is an important indicator for identification. There are numerous means to establish stature and their significance lies in the simplicity of measurement, applicability and accuracy in prediction. The current study dealt with developing a regression equation for stature estimation from foot length and to find out the correlation between body height and foot length of Nepalese people. Methods The present study was carried out to establish the regression equation and correlation coefficient between individual’s height and mean foot length. It was conducted on 440 students of age group 17 to 25 years studying in Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Nepal. Body height and foot length were measured in centimeter. Results There was significant correlation between height and foot length (r = 0. 703, p < 0.01).The regression equation for height and foot length was found to be Y = 3.179 X + 87.65, where X is the foot length and Y the height. Conclusions This study will help in medico-legal cases in establishing identity of an individual and this would be useful for Anatomists and Anthropologists to calculate stature of adult Nepalese based on foot length. KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL JOURNAL  VOL.10 | NO. 1 | ISSUE 37 | JAN - MAR 2012 | 16-19DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v10i1.6907

scholarly journals Splenic Mass and its Relation to Age Sex and Height of the Individual in Bangladeshi Peoples

1970 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
Mohsin Khalil ◽  
Md Ashraful Islam Chowdhury ◽  
Habibur Rahman ◽  
Sabina Mannan ◽  
Seheli Zannat Sultana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Height ◽  
Spleen Weight ◽  
Global Studies ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Normal Spleen ◽  
Human Cadavers ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Individual

The aim of this study was to establish the standard weight of the normal spleen in Bangladeshi people. One hundred and twenty human cadavers of which eighty seven male and thirty three female were dissected to remove spleen with associated structures. Collected specimens were tagged with specific identification number, and divided into five groups according to age, sex and height of the individual. Gross and fine dissections were carried out after fixing the specimen in 10% formal saline solution. Weight of the spleen was measured by analytical balance and expressed in gram and findings of the study were compared with the findings of national and global studies. This cross sectional descriptive study was carried out in the Department of Anatomy of Mymensingh Medical College, Mymensingh. In this study maximum mean weight of spleen was 86.35 gram in male and 85.33 gram in female in 31 - 45 years age group. Minimum mean weight of spleen was 47.37 gram in male and 38.83 gram in female up to 15 years age group. The weight of spleen increases with age of the individual. Mean weight of spleen in male was 73.43 gram, which was higher than the mean weight of female spleen (59.17 gram). According to height of individual the mean weight of spleen was maximum 84.32 gram in 165.01 to 180 cm height group and minimum in 54.87 gram in up to 120 cm height group which indicate that weight of the spleen increases with height of the individual. In conclusion, the weight of the spleen depends on the age, sex and body height of the individual. Key Words: Spleen, Weight, Age, Height     doi: 10.3329/jbsp.v3i0.1802 J Bangladesh Soc Physiol.2008 Dec;(3):71-78.

scholarly journals Hubungan panjang telapak kaki dengan tinggi badan untuk identifikasi forensik

e-CliniC ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinov Tomuka ◽  
James Siwu ◽  
Johannis F. Mallo
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Anthropology ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Human Growth ◽  
Personal Identification ◽  
Forensic Identification ◽  
Biological Profile ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Forensic Practice ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: Forensic identification is a method to provide assistance for investigators in personal identification which is very important in court. Forensic anthropology is a branch of physical anthropology that assists medical forensic practice by focusing on individual biological profile asessment and reconstruction by using anthropometry. Body height is a parameter of human growth and health. In forensic anthropology, height is also a main biological profile in identification. Foot length can be used to determine body height since there is a correlation between these two biological profiles. This study aimed to obtain the relationship between foot length and body height. This was a quantitative analytical study. Subjects were students of batch 2012 of Faculty of Medicine, University of Sam Ratulangi Manado, aged >21 years. The results showed that there was a positive correlation (r= 0.539) with a probablity value of 0.000. Conclusion: There was a significant positive correlation between foot length and height. Keywords: forensic identification, forensic anthropology, anthropometry Abstrak: Identifikasi forensik merupakan upaya yang bertujuan membantu penyidik dalam menentukan identitas seseorang yang sangat penting dalam peradilan. Sebagai salah satu cabang antropologi khususnya antropologi ragawi, peran antropologi forensik didasarkan pada kemampuan pemeriksaan antropologis untuk menilai dan merekonstruksi gambaran biologis individu manusia; salah satu cara identifikasi ialah dengan antropometri. Tinggi badan merupakan suatu parameter dari pertumbuhan dan kesehatan manusia. Tinggi badan juga merupakan salah satu ciri utama untuk proses indentifikasi. Bagian tubuh yang dapat menunjang pengukuran tinggi badan yaitu panjang telapak kaki karena tinggi badan dan panjang telapak kaki mempunyai hubungan yang berbanding lurus. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara panjang telapak kaki dan tinggi badan. Jenis penelitian ini kuantitatif analitik. Subyek penelitian ialah mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado angkatan 2012 yang berusia >21 tahun. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Manado pada bulan Oktober-Desember 2015. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan korelasi positif antara kedua variabel dengan nilai koefisien r = 0,539 yang menunjukkan bahwa kedua variabel berhubungan positif. Terdapat hubungan bermakna antar kedua variabel penelitian dengan nilai P = 0,000. Simpulan: Terdapat hubungan positif bermakna antara panjang telapak kaki dan tingggi badan.Kata kunci: identifikasi forensik, antropologi forensik, antropometri

scholarly journals Standing Height and its Estimation Utilizing Foot Length Measurements in Kosovan Adults: National Survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stevo Popovic ◽  
Fitim Arifi ◽  
Dusko Bjelica
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Percent Confidence Interval ◽  
Simple Correlation ◽  
Standing Height ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Arm Span ◽  
Length Measurements

The purpose of this research is to examine standing height in both Kosovan genders as well as its association with foot length, as an alternative to estimating standing height. A total of 1623 individuals (830 male and 793 female) participated in this research. The anthropometric measurements were taken according to the protocol of ISAK. The relationships between body height and foot length were determined using simple correlation coefficients at a ninety-five percent confidence interval. A comparison of means of standing height and foot length between genders was performed using a t-test. Then a linear regression analysis was carried out to examine extent to which foot length can reliably predict standing height. Results displayed that Kosovan male are 179.52±5.96cm tall and have a foot length of 26.22±1.19cm, while Kosovan female are 165.72±4.93cm tall and have a foot length of 23.52±1.01cm. The results have shown that both genders made Kosovans a tall nation but not even close to be in top tallest nations. Moreover, the foot length reliably predicts standing height in both genders; but, not reliably enough as arm span.

scholarly journals Prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism in metabolic syndrome: our experience from Karnataka

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Praveen R. Badri ◽  
Tanveer Ahmed ◽  
Anant Arunrao Takalkar
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Subclinical Hypothyroidism ◽  
General Medicine ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Iodine Intake ◽  
Overt Hypothyroidism ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
And Gender

Background: Metabolic syndrome is a collection of factors which can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Subclinical hypothyroidism is a state of mild thyroid failure. There are few factors which increase the risk for developing subclinical hypothyroidism such as female gender, advanced age and greater dietary iodine intake. Subclinical hypothyroidism as it is more common than overt hypothyroidism. Objectives were to study prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism in patients of metabolic syndrome and its association with demographic and clinical parameters.Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted on patients attending General Medicine OPD and in-patients admitted at Navodaya Medical College and Hospital, Raichur including 103 cases of metabolic syndrome. The data was analyzed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) 24.0 version.Results: Prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism in our study was 30.1%. Majority were from 41-50 years age group i.e., 9 (29%) and majority were females i.e., 17 (54.8%). We did not find any association between Subclinical hypothyroidism and gender (p>0.05). Prevalence of overweight in our study among SCH was 35.5% compared to 18.1% of normal patients. Elevated levels of TG were observed in 64 i.e., 62.1%, elevated TC 23.3%, elevated levels of LDL in 30.1% patients.Conclusions: Prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism in our study was 30.1%. Majority were from 41-50 years age group i.e., 29% and majority were females i.e., 17 (54.8%). We did not find any association between subclinical hypothyroidism and body mass index (BMI) in our study.

Age group and gender-wise comparison of obesity indices in subjects of Varanasi

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
pp. 109-117
Author(s):  
Kumar Sarvottam ◽  
Prabhat Ranjan ◽  
Umashree Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Specific Distribution ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Obesity Indices ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: Deposition of body fat may differ in different age groups and gender-wise differences are also likely. The present study aims to evaluate age- and gender-wise differences in obesity parameters in healthy subjects of both genders of Varanasi. Materials and Methods: Anthropometric measurements were performed in 346 subjects reported in health check-up camp. Parameters were compared between each age group for males and females separately as well as gender-wise comparison for each age group was also performed. Regression analysis was performed to observe the relationship of age with obesity parameters and body mass index (BMI) with other parameters of obesity. Results: Both males and females had central obesity with males having higher waist circumference (WC) than females (P = 0.002) while females had higher body fat (fat %) (P = 0.000). Obesity indices of males of age group of 18–29 years were lesser as compared to other age groups. Obesity indices of female subjects were comparable in 18–39 years of age. Age group of 30–39 and 50–59 years males had higher WC than females (P = 0.002, 0.016, respectively) while fat % of females in each age group were significantly higher than males of corresponding age groups. Positive correlation of age with obesity parameters and BMI with WC and fat % was observed. Conclusion: Gender-wise differences in BMI, WC, WHtR and fat % tend to increase with age, indicative of increase in adiposity and central obesity with progressing age. Males in general have higher WC than females but lesser fat %. Gender differences in obesity may show age group specific variations. Findings of the study may be useful for identifying age specific distribution of obesity indices in males and females.

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