A Study of Estimation of Stature by Anthropometric Measurements of the Head

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the estimation of height using head circumference and to develop a linear regression formula. 
Study Design: Cross-sectional study 
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Dow University of Health Sciences, Civil Hospital, Karachi from 01.01.2024 till 01.06.2024. 
Methods: Through non-probability consecutive sampling, 50 participants, aged 18 years and above, both genders were recruited. Anthropometric measurements of the head (Head circumference) were obtained. 
Results: For males, the equation was S = -0.15083HC + 187.48522, where 'S' represents stature and 'HC' represents  head circumference. Conversely, for females, the equation was S = 0.48272HC + 132.69883.

Conclusion: Our findings suggest that, for both sexes, head circumference is a fairly accurate measure of height.