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Correlation of Stature with Foot Length in 5-10 Years Aged Bangladeshi Children
M Ismatsara1, M Khalil, S Mannan
1Dr Mst Ismatsara, Medical Officer, Department of Anatomy, Mymensingh Medical College (MMC), Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Insights
This study measured foot length in Bangladeshi children aged 5-10, finding a significant correlation with stature in older boys. Data provides a baseline for anthropometric research and comparisons across populations.
Area of Science:
- Anthropometry
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Human Growth and Development
Background:
- Establishing normative data for physical characteristics is crucial for understanding population-specific growth patterns.
- Foot length is a key anthropometric parameter influenced by genetics and environmental factors.
- Limited data exists on foot length and its correlation with stature in Bangladeshi children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To collect anthropometric data on foot length for Bangladeshi children aged 5-10 years.
- To determine the correlation between foot length and stature in this age group.
- To provide comparative data for future research and cross-racial studies.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study was conducted on 109 Bangladeshi children (70 male, 39 female) aged 5-10 years.
- Foot length was measured using slide calipers, and stature was measured using a stadiometer.
- Children with foot deformities were excluded; data was analyzed using Unpaired Students 't' test.
Main Results:
- Mean foot lengths were recorded for each age group (5-10 years) for both males and females.
- A non-significant positive correlation between foot length and stature was observed in most age and sex groups.
- Significant positive correlation between foot length and stature was found in 9 and 10-year-old males.
Conclusions:
- The study established baseline foot length data for Bangladeshi children aged 5-10.
- Foot length shows a significant positive correlation with stature in older boys (9-10 years).
- No significant sex-based difference in foot length was observed in the studied population.
Abstract:
This cross sectional, descriptive and analytic type study was conducted among 5-10 years aged Bangladeshi children at different areas of Mymensingh district (Fulpur, Muktagacha, Fulbaria, Trisal and Haluaghat) on 109 Bangladeshi children (70 male and 39 female) from January 2016 to December 2016. Sample collection was done by nonrandom purposive sampling technique. Any kind of foot deformity resulting either from congenital or physical injury were excluded to construct standard measurement. The present anthropometric study was designed to construct data of 5 to 10 years aged Bangladeshi children regarding foot length, to measure correlation of stature with foot length and an attempt has been made out to grow interest among the researchers for future study and also to compare the data with the data of the people of other races. Stature of the subject was measured with the stadiometer and foot length was measured using slide calipers. The children were asked to stand with weight distributed equally on both feet. The legs were perpendicular to the feet. The mean foot length of 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 years aged male were 16.72±1.11cm, 17.12±.72cm, 19.04±1.27cm, 19.10±.76cm, 20.11±1.25cm and 20.88±1.01cm respectively and those of same aged female were 16.44±1.2cm, 17.85±0.50cm, 18.53±0.76cm, 19.14±0.58cm, 19.87±1.88cm and 20.95±1.36cm respectively. Correlation between stature and foot length was made. Foot length showed non- significant positive correlation with stature in 5 years old male and female, 6 years old male, 7 years old male and female, 8 years old male and female, 9 years old and 10 years old female. In case of 9 years and 10 years old male, it showed significant positive correlation with stature. Comparison of foot length between male and female children was done by Unpaired Students 't' test which was statistically non-significant.
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