The Relationship Between a History of Infectious Diseases and the Incident of Stunting in Toddlers: Literature Review

Abstract

Background: The problem of malnutrition in Indonesia is a health problem that the government has not been able to fully overcome. One of the factors that influence the occurrence of stunting is sanitation which can cause infectious diseases. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between a history of infectious disease and the incidence of stunting in toddlers. Method: This research will select literature search results including only sources that can be downloaded in full text, no more than the last 10 years. The population in the study was 16 articles with the topic of history of infection and stunting from 2014 to 2024. Sampling in this study used a total sampling technique. Results: This research shows that there are variables that are significant or have a positive relationship with the incidence of stunting and the consequences of infection in all journals that have been reviewed by researchers. From reviewing the article, it is known that there is a history of diarrhea, ARI and worms, which suggests that these infectious diseases are related to the incidence of stunting. Conclusion: The dominant risk factors that cause stunting and have a positive correlation in increasing the incidence of stunting are infectious diseases such as diarrhea, ARI and worms.