Anthropometric Comparison Of Cephalic Indices Between The Urhobo And Itsekiri Ethnic Groups Of Nigeria

Cephalic index is an important parameter for classifying populations. In the present study, one thousand students with age ranging from 18 to 25 years of Urhobo and Itsekiri origin from rural and urban areas of Delta State of Nigeria were measured. The study was aimed at determining possible similarities and differences in the cephalic indices of the Urhobos and Itsekiris. The subjects were measured for head length and head breadth and cephalic index was worked out by dividing the head breadth by head length and multiplying by 100. Five hundred subjects comprising 250 males and 250 females for each tribe were measured. The cephalic indices for both groups were calculated and the result analyzed using z-test. On the average, the mean cephalic index in the two groups was >80 which puts them in the brachycephalic population. The z-test analysis indicated that there was significant difference between the Itsekiri males and Urhobo males and between the Itsekiri males and Urhobo females-However there was no significant difference between the two groups in general (P>0.05). The result of this study will be of importance in forensic medicine, anthropology and in genetics

Body Mass Index and Waist-To-Hip ratio among adults of Obowo Nationality in Imo State, Nigeria

This study investigates the nutritional health status of adults in Obowo L.G.A. Imo State, Nigeria, as indicated by their BMI and WHR. 500 adults were recruited for the study and using standard procedures, their height, weight, and waist-hip circumference, were measured and recorded for BMI and WHR determination. Data were analyzed using SPSS for discrete statistics and test of significance. Results showed a non-significant difference (P>0.05) in the mean BMI between males (26.45±0.73kg/m2) and females (24.65±0.16kg/m2). Male subjects presented a greater degree of obesity and are at a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases as 1.6%, 42.8%, 28% and 27.6% of the males and 2.8%, 60.4%, 22.8% and 14% of the females were found to be underweight, normal, overweight and obese respectively. However, a significant difference (P<0.05) was observed in the mean WHR between the males (0.92) and females (0.80), and while the health condition of 2.4% of the males were good, that of 13.6% were better, with 58% and 36% at moderate and high risk respectively. Amongst the females, 6.8% and 32.4% had good and better health conditions respectively, with 36% of them at moderate risk. The results of this study are therefore, recommended for health counseling in Imo State.Keywords: Body Mass Index, Waist-to-Hip Ratio, Hip circumference, Waist circumference, Obesity

Study of some Anthropometric Parameters of Itsekiri and Okpe Ethnic Groups of Delta State, South-South Nigeria

This determines and compares the human physical variations in some selected anthropometric parameters among the Itsekiri and Okpe ethnic communities Delta, Nigeria. 1000 apparently healthy adult subjects comprising 250 males and 250 females from each of the communities, were randomly selected for this study. Using standard laboratory procedures, height, knee height, waist circumference, hip circumference, arm length, head length, head breadth, nasal length, and nasal breadth were measured while nasal index, waist/hip ratio and cephalic index were calculated using standard formulae. Results showed that the two ethnic groups presented typical nose (platyrrhine) and head (dolicocephaly) types for African populations. Except for nasal index (90.78 vs 92.05), the Itsekiris’ presented higher mean head length (18.45cm vs 18.29cm), head breadth (13.46cm vs 13.06cm), cephalic index (73.04 vs 71.84), nasal height(4.59cm vs 4.38cm), nasal breadth (4.14cm vs 4.06cm), waist circumference (80.75cm vs 77.09cm), hip circumference (94.64cm vs 92.05cm), waist-hip ratio (0.85 vs 0.83), height (169.06cm vs165.28cm), knee height (49.82cm vs 47.05cm) and arm length (38.93cm vs36.63cm) than Okpes. Overall, sexual dimorphism was observed in the ethnic groups, with males showing higher values than females (p<0.05). This data is recommended to anthropologists, forensic experts’ geneticists and medical practitioners who may find it very  useful.Keywords: Anthropometry, Nigeria, Parameters, Ethnic grou

Width to length ratio of dry adult indigenous Nigerian mandibles

No Abstract. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy Vol. 4(2) 2005: 13-1

Dermatoglyphic patterns in androgenetic alopecia in a South Eastern Nigerian population

No Abstract. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy Vol. 4(2) 2005: 44-4

Anthropometric comparison of cephalic indices between the Ijaw and Igbo tribes

Cephalic index is an important parameter for classifying populations. In the present study, 200 students with age range of 17 to 25 years of Ijaw and Igbo origin from some Nigerian higher institutions of learning were measured for head length and head breadth and cephalic index was worked out. One hundred comprising 63 males and 37 females were of Ijaw tribe 53 males and 47 females were of Igbo tribe. The result obtained showed that the Ijaw males had a mean cephalic index (CI) of 80.98, Ijaw females 78.24, Igbo males 79.04 and Igbo females 76.83. Thus Ijaw males belong to brachycephalic group, while Ijaw females, Igbo males and Igbo females are mesocephalic. On the average, the mean C.I. in the two tribes wer

Anthropometric comparison of nasal indices between the Igbos and Yorubas in Nigeria

No Abstract. Global Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 5(1) 2006: 37-4

A study on some effects of the extracts of unripe paw-paw (Carica papaya linn) on wound healing in Wistar rats ( Rattus novegicus)

Background: Wound healing is the process of repair that follows injury to the skin and soft tissues. Attempt at finding a perfect wound-healing agent has a long history. The emphasis was on finding an agent that is affordable, effective and with minimal side effects. Aim: To confirm some effects of the medicinal properties of the extracts of unripe pawpaw as a wound healing agent and it's reported antimicrobial activities. Methods: Twenty adult male Wistar rats of average weight 150-200 g were used for this study. They were split into two groups: Normal saline (controls) and paw-paw (Carica papaya linn) extract experimental groups. Ethical clearance was obtained from relevant institutions and departments for this study. Each animal was weighed and anaesthetized using combinations of ketamine (0.1ml/kg) and diazepam (0.1ml/kg). Each rat was shaved on the right dorso-lateral aspect of the thoracic wall and wiped with 70% methylated spirit soaked in gauze. A 2 cm by 2 cm square skin area was measured    and    excised,   and   wounds   were dressed with paw-paw extracts in experimental group and normal saline in control group. Results: The results revealed significant wound contraction (