What are the categories of stunted children? Stunting is a condition of failure to grow from the first day of life 0-1000 days due to malnutrition during the growth period. As a result, children’s development is delayed compared to their peers. The Ministry of Health classifies stunting into 2, namely the Z-Score value is less …
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One of the characteristics of stunted children that are inherent is their short stature. But are all short children always stunted? Even though there are children with short stature but smart. Can it also be categorized as stunting? Let’s find out the answer through the following article! Read More: Recognize 7 Causes of Child Stunting! …
Anthropometry Kit is now a must-have tool in every puskesmas in Indonesia. The reason is that this was urged by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Namely Mr. Joko Widodo when discussing the prevalence of stunting in early 2023. Mr. President ordered the Minister of Health to meet the need for anthropometric kits in …
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Upper Arm Circumference or what is familiarly known as LILA, is an indicator for detecting stunting conditions that can be seen from toddlers or pregnant women. Currently, the agenda for reducing the prevalence of stunting is being intensively promoted by 2024. As a national health priority, contributions from many parties are needed, including the general …
Read MoreImportant! Here is How to Measure Upper Arm Circumference (LILA) for Pregnant Women
Mothers at home who have small children less than five years old, of course, often find children like to choose food. This child is usually picky food, some do not like vegetables, fish, fruit, or other foods. This food picky child is called a picky eater. Of course, a mother must be surprised if children …
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