Bernie Endyarni Medise, Madarina Julia, Yoga Devaera, Mei Neni Sitaresmi, Asmarinah, Nur Aisiyah Widjaja, Royke Tony Kalalo, Frida Soesanti, Dewi Friska, Wani Riselia Sirait, Peter Azzopardi, Susan Sawyer
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of stunting among Indonesian children aged 5-12 years decreased from 30.7% in 2013 to 23.6% in 2018 but has remained among the highest rates worldwide. Furthermore, Indonesian children were shorter than the standard reported by the World Health Organization and experienced obesity. The Indonesian government has created many programs to reduce stunting in children under the age of 5 years. An early preventive strategy is necessary because stunting can manifest within the initial 1,000 days of life, including during pregnancy...
2024: Frontiers in Pediatrics