Stunting and Wasting Rates Among Toddlers Decrease
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The 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) shows that the prevalence of stunted and wasted toddlers decreased compared to 2013. The prevalence of stunted toddlers in 2018 reached 30.8%, down from 37.2% in 2013. Although decreased, the prevalence remains high, as 1 in 3 toddlers experiences stunting.
Meanwhile, the prevalence of wasted toddlers decreased from 12.1% in 2013 to 10.2%. Wasting is a condition where a toddler's weight falls below the normal range. Generally, children experiencing wasting have less-than-ideal body proportions.
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