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Sex Estimation From Foot Dimensions in an Indigenous Indian Population

NCJ Number
233510
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 56 Issue: S1 Dated: January 2011 Pages: S148-S153
Author(s)
Jaydip Sen, M.Sc., Ph.D.; Tanuj Kanchan, M.B.B.S., D.F.M., M.D.; Shila Ghosh, M.Sc.
Date Published
January 2011
Length
6 pages
Annotation
The present study attempts to estimate sex from foot length, foot breadth, and foot index among 350 living adult Rajbanshi (175 men and 175 women) individuals (age range: 18-50 years).
Abstract
Dismembered/severed human remains are frequently found in cases of mass disasters and criminal mutilation. Sex estimation from foot dimensions, therefore, has a vital role in establishing personal identity. There is a paucity of literature on this issue from various Indian populations. The "Rajbanshi" is one such indigenous population located in the state of West Bengal, India. This study concludes that foot dimensions show significant sex differences. Both sectioning point and regression analyses can be used to estimate sex from foot dimensions. However, multiple regression models appear to have the maximum accuracy in sex differentiation. Although statistically significant sex differences are evident for foot index, its practical utility appears to be limited because of considerable overlap. (Published Abstract)

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