Stunting Policy from a Social Aspect Perspective: A Systematic Literature Review

ABSTRACT: Stunting is a global health issue with significant impacts on the growth and development of children, particularly in developing countries. This problem is not only related to nutritional aspects but also involves social factors, which play a crucial role in the success or failure of stunting intervention policies. This study aims to systematically review the literature on stunting policies from a social perspective, covering the period from 1990 to 2024. Through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, 273 relevant articles from various countries were analyzed. The review shows that the trend of stunting policies that consider social aspects has evolved over time, with an increasing focus on policies related to community empowerment and gender-based interventions in recent studies. Attention to the social aspects of stunting policies has grown in recent years, especially during the pandemic, which has also influenced social welfare

KEYWORD :Stunting, Policies, Social