The recent development on age estimation.
- Author:
Xiao-Yan WANG
1
;
Xiao-Jun YU
;
Xiao-Hu XU
;
Jia-Wen WANG
;
Wei-Dong ZHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical College, Shantou University, Shantou 515041, China. wxiaoyan0928@163.com
- Publication Type:Review
- MeSH:
Age Determination by Skeleton;
Age Determination by Teeth;
DNA/genetics*;
Forensic Anthropology/methods*;
Humans
- From:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
2008;24(1):66-70
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The main methods of age estimation at present mostly rely on characteristic physical and chemical changes of skeleton, soft tissue, cells, biomacromolecules and the other substances. Because physiological changes of tissues and organs during growth are extremely complicated, all methods have their limitations. In practical, it is necessary to combine several methods together in order to improve the accuracy of age estimation. This article reviewed recent development on age estimation domestically and abroad and discussed advantage and disadvantage of different methods.
