Datti et al. J Biomed & App Sci FUD (2025) 4:1
Keywords: Estimation, Stature, hand length, foot length, Kano
2025-09-29 DOI: Datti et al. JOBASFUD_2024_3_2_028
Abstract Background: In anthropometry, identifying a person involves figuring out their sex, age, race, and stature. The importance of stature assessment in human identification has piqued the interest of forensic experts. The aim of this study is to estimate stature of Hausa ethnic group of Kano, using hand and foot anthropometric parameters. Materials and Methods: The study was cross-sectional survey conducted on 444 (195 females and 245 males, age range:11-26 years) across selected LGAs (Gwarzo, Gwale and Kibiya) in Kano. Their height was measured using Stadiometer, and hand and foot dimensions were measured using digital vernier caliper. Descriptive statistic was carried out to determine mean ±SD, correlation analysis between height and hand and foot parameters were conducted (highest r-value; height and hand length 0.608 and height with foot length 0.602) and regression analysis was conducted to derive predictive equations between the anthropometric parameters respectively. Results: A statistically significant positive correlation between height, hand and foot anthropometric parameters were obtained (with hand length and foot length having highest r-values of 0.608 and 0.602 respectively). Conclusion: This predictive equation (H=4.61xHL+72.60 and H=3.83xFL+61.07) obtained can be used successfully for the estimation of height (stature) among Hausa ethnic group of Kano State, Nigeria.