Prevalence Of Stunting Among Children Under Five In Tanjung Mutiara District, Agam Regency

Yovid Almiza, Yusra Yusra, Junaidi Junaidi

Abstract


Stunting remains a chronic nutritional issue of concern in efforts to improve the health, growth, and development of children under five. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of stunting among children under five in Nagari Tiku Selatan and Nagari Tiku V Jorong, Tanjung Mutiara District, Agam Regency, during the 2021–2025 period. A quantitative approach using a descriptive method was employed. The study sample consisted of 58 children under five residing in the study area. Data were collected through field observations, questionnaires, and documentation. Prevalence was calculated by comparing the number of stunted children with the total number of children in the sample. The results showed that 25 out of the 58 children studied were stunted, yielding a stunting prevalence of 43.10%. This figure indicates that nearly half of the children under five in the study area are stunted, highlighting the persistence of the stunting problem in Nagari Tiku Selatan and Nagari Tiku V Jorong. These findings provide an overview of the stunting situation and serve as a source of information for local government and relevant stakeholders to strengthen sustainable efforts in monitoring and addressing stunting.

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prevalence, stunting, toddlers

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v59.1.8563

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