Risk Factors and Nutritional Profiles Associated with Stunting in Children
Andi Dwi Bahagia Febriani, Dasril Daud, Syarifuddin Rauf, Herry D. Nawing, Idham Jaya Ganda, Setia Budi Salekede, Hadia Angriani, Martira Maddeppungeng, Aidah Juliaty, Ema Alasiry, Ratna Dewi Artaty, Sitti Aizah Lawang, Nadirah Rasyid Ridha, Amiruddin Laompo, Rahmawaty Rahimi, Jusli Aras, Besse Sarmila
Abstract
PURPOSE: To analyze risk factors and various nutrients associated with stunting among children aged 6-60 months. METHODS: This is a case-control and cross-sectional study between 40 stunting cases and 40 controls. Data on possible risk factors associated with stunting were obtained through direct interviews and using a questionnaire. Examination of vitamin D, zinc, albumin, and ferritin levels was performed on both groups. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 23.0 (IBM Co., Armonk, NY, USA) to determine risk factors for stunting and to assess the relationship between nutritional levels and stunting. RESULTS: =0.023). Blood ferritin, vitamin D, albumin, and calcium levels were not strongly correlated with stunting. CONCLUSION: LBW is the main risk factor contributing to stunting and is strongly associated with low zinc level.