Objective: To develop regression model for height prediction using age, length of ulna and fibula in Indian and Iraqi populations. Methods: Apparently healthy 103 Indians (48 Male and 55 Female) and 93 Iraqi (40 male and 53 female) aged 18 to 32 years were enrolled for the study. Length of right ulna, length of right fibula and height were recorded using standard anthropometric instruments. Models were developed for height prediction separately for males and females in Indian as well as Iraqi population using length of fibula, length of ulna and both. Results: Mean height was similar in Indian and Iraqi males whereas, Iraqi females were significantly taller than Indian females (p<0.05). Multiple regression analysis revealed length of fibula, length of ulna and geographical population groups (Indian/Iraqi) as significant predictors of height for male (R2=0.473) and female (R2=0.729) (p<0.01). Model developed with length of both fibula and ulna provided accurate and reliable means in estimating height over ulna or fibula alone (r=0.73 to 0.87; p<0.001). Conclusions: Model based on length of both fibula and ulna was better predictor of height in Indian and Iraqi populations in both sexes. The regression formula proposed in the study will be useful in height prediction to clinicians, anthropologists and forensic scientists etc.
