<![CDATA[Background: Malnutrition is often referred to as a "silent emergency" by UNICEF. Globally, women and children are particularly vulnerable to health problems related to malnutrition. In Indramayu, the prevalence of stunting was reported at 14.72% in the 2021 Indonesia Nutrition Status Study, indicating a potential rise in malnutrition cases. Risk factors for stunting in developing countries include low birth weight, low maternal education, rural residence, short birth length, lack of antenatal care (ANC), incomplete vaccinations, and absence of exclusive breastfeeding, based on existing literature. Purpose: This study aims to identify the determinants and consequences of malnutrition, specifically stunting, in Indramayu District. Method: an exploratory or survey-based cross-sectional observational descriptive study was employed in this study. Results: There was no significant correlation between stunting and variables such as gender, child’s age, maternal education, family income, or history of preterm birth (p-value > 0.05). Conclusions: Despite the lack of significant associations with the studied variables, stunting remains a public health concern in Indramayu. Further research is needed to explore other potential risk factors, such as nutritional practices, environmental influences, and access to health services.]]>
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