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Research Article Volume 14 Issue 1
Reconstructing the vertical profile: estimation of stature from body circumferences among distinct two communities
Ajeet Jaiswal
Received: January 25, 2026 | Published: February 10, 2026
Citation: Jaiswal A. Reconstructing the vertical profile: estimation of stature from body circumferences among distinct two communities. Forensic Res Criminol Int J. 2026;14(1):27-28. DOI: 10.15406/frcij.2026.14.00462
Abstract
Identification is a fundamental pillar of forensic science and physical anthropology, with stature reconstruction serving as a primary biological profile component alongside age, sex, and ancestry. This study investigates the correlation between total body height (stature) and various anthropometric circumferences among two distinct ethnic groups in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: the Brahmin and Yadava communities. Utilizing a sample of 250 adult subjects aged 20–50 years, the research aims to establish population-specific multiplication factors and regression equations for stature estimation. Anthropometric measurements including head, neck, chest, waist, and limb circumferences are recorded using standardized landmarks. By analyzing these percutaneous dimensions, the study seeks to provide forensic experts with reliable tools for identifying victims from mutilated or fragmentary remains where long bones may be unavailable.
Keywords: forensic anthropology, stature estimation, anthropometry, body circumferences, Brahmin, Yadava, Lucknow
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