Thesis (Ph.D.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Forensic Medicine Toxicology

Background: The stature of an individual is an inherent characteristic; it is considered to be an important assessment in the identification of unknown human remains. Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to find out the statistical correlation between age, sex and stature to anthropometric measurements of head, upper and lower extremities, body mass index (BMI) and eruption of permanent teeth in a sample of Egyptian children at school age (6 - >13 years). Methodology: The present study was a cross sectional study that was conducted on 700 healthy school children aged 6 - >13 years selected from different primary schools in two governorates in Egypt; Behera governorate and Giza governorate. Assessment of age, sex and stature was performed through socio - demographic data, anthropometric measures and sequence of permanent teeth eruption. Results: Giza (urban) children were taller and more in weight than Behera (Rural) children and girls were taller and more in weight than boys at that age. The means of arm span, arm length, forearm length, lower limb length, leg length, head length and head circumference were higher in Giza (urban) children. In Giza (urban) children most measures were longer in girls, while in Behera (Rural) children most measures were longer in boys. There was significant positive correlation between height and BMI, arm span, arm length, forearm length. Lower limb length and leg length, and head circumference at all age groups in both governorates. The first molars, central incisors, upper lateral incisors, lower canines, second premolars and second molars erupted earlier in Behera Rural children

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