Socio-cultural Determinants of Stunning in Coastal Areas in Indonesia: A Report of an Ethnoghraphic Study

Abstract

Stunting is a chronic malnutrition problem to which developing countries are faced. Stuntingincreases the risk of child death, affects cognitive and motor development, and reduces performanceand productivity in adulthood. Globally, 1 out of 4 children under the age of 5 suffers from stunting,which causes developmental and growth delays.1

Keywords

• stunting
• early marriage
• parenting practices
• pregnancy