Geographic and Socioeconomic Disparity in Child Undernutrition across 514 Districts in Indonesia
Dumilah Ayuningtyas, Dwi Hapsari, Rika Rachmalina, Vilda Amir, Riani Rachmawati, Dian Kusuma
Nutrients
Abstract
There is a significant disparity in child undernutrition across districts in Indonesia. The government needs to prioritize the reduction of child undernutrition, especially in rural areas, districts outside of Java and Bali, and the poorest and least educated areas.
Concepts
Socioeconomic statusMalnutritionGeographyEnvironmental healthSocioeconomics