Determinants of Stunting in Children Under Five: A Literature Review

Talitha Alma Zerlina

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Background: Stunting is a chronic growth disorder in young children caused by long-term malnutrition, which affects not only physical growth but also cognitive development and the quality of human resources. The prevalence of stunting in Indonesia remains at 19.8% according to the 2024 SSGI, still far from the national target of 14.2% by 2029. Objective: This article aims to review factors associated with the incidence of stunting in infants, including maternal factors, child factors, as well as environmental and socioeconomic factors. Methods: A literature review was conducted by searching for relevant articles in electronic databases (Google Scholar) using the keywo


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.35308/jns.v7i1.15116

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