title: Estimating age at death from immature human skeletons: an overview.
abstract: Literature on the estimation of age at death of immature human skeletons is critically reviewed. Those estimating age at death for forensic science purposes should consider all available data, but especially rely upon the most appropriate and accurate methods. Estimates should reflect the possible error resulting from the sex differences and population variability known to be associated with the growth process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anthropology, Smithsonian Insitution, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Ubelaker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000365:Age Determination by Skeleton; D000366:Age Determination by Teeth; D001824:Body Constitution; D001846:Bone Development; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male