KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science
Vol 5 No 12 (2026): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science

Description of Anthropometric Status of Girls Aged 1–10 Years in the Baduy Tribe Based on Weight and Height

Fatimah Az Zahra (Medical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia)
Vella Azahra Kusuma Arofah (Medical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia)
Raymunda Fiona Wihelmina Pasaribu (Medical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia)
Vivianne Mayla Rizan (Medical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia)
Div Jesira Palimbung (Medical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia)
Karina Shasri Anastasya (Department of Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Anthropometric status is an important indicator for monitoring child growth and nutritional status. Indigenous communities may have unique social, cultural, geographical, and dietary characteristics that influence child growth. Objective: This study aimed to describe the anthropometric status of female children aged 1–10 years in the Baduy community based on body weight and height measurements. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted involving 15 female children in the Baduy community, Banten, Indonesia. Data collected included age, body weight, and height. Result and Discussion: Body mass index was calculated, and growth status was assessed using the World Health Organization growth standards based on age and sex. The mean age was 6.31 ± 2.60 years, body weight was 19.09 ± 6.20 kg, height was 109.07 ± 16.53 cm, and body mass index was 15.67 ± 1.89 kg/m². Conclusion: Most children had normal anthropometric status; however, severe underweight, stunting, severe stunting, risk of overweight, and obesity were identified. Anthropometric monitoring is important for early detection of child growth problems in the Baduy community.

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kesans

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Chemistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Physics Public Health

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KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science provides a means for ongoing discussion of the relevant issues that fall within the focus and scope of the journal that can be examined empirically. This journal publishes research articles in the medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, ...