VARIOUS METHODS OF AGE ESTIMATION: A REVIEW
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Age estimation provides a valuable tool in forensic cases. Various methods like morphological age, secondary sexual characters, skeletal age indicators and dental age indicators are used in the forensic investigation as well as in medicolegal cases. Morphological age and secondary sexual characters are not reliable factors for age estimation whereas skeletal age and dental age indicators provide valuable information. This article explains different methods of age estimation.
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Dr. Sonam Khurana
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