Correlation between the Length and Breadth of the Nose and the Face in Different Races

Authors

  • Pavin Vasanthan

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study is aimed at determining whether there exists a correlation
between the relative dimensions of the nose and the face. Through this study, we hoped
to give a normal range for the different races in Malaysia. We randomly chose 100
Malay, 50 Chinese and 50 Indian subjects. We chose equal numbers of male and female
subjects, mainly in their 20's and 30's. There is a correlation between the length of the
nose and the face among Malays, with 78% of the subjects measured having a nose:face
ratio of less than 0.27. There is also a correlation between the breadth of the nose and
the face among Malays, with 670/0 of the subjects having a ratio of less than 0.28. Similar
correlations were found with Chinese and Indian subjects. The length and breadth of
the nose in relation to the face is greater in males than in females. Further research is
required before conclusive evidence is found for the existence or non existence of a
correlation between the length and breadth of the nose and face in the different races
in Malaysia.

 

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Published

2002-12-30

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2002)

Section

Research article

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