Preventing Stunting in Children

Abstract

Stunting is a public health problem experienced by children globally. These problems have various causes, and have long-term effects. Children who are stunted, views of parents who have stunted children, and programs to prevent stunting. Based on the literature, this article aims to describe the risk factors for stunting and the parent’s roles in stunting prevention. The results of this study indicate that parents play a major role in children’s health, especially related to nutrition so that it can reduce the incidence of stunting. Therefore, it is necessary to empower parents to improve the nutrition of their children.