FAKTOR RISIKO KEJADIAN STUNTING PADA BALITA DI PUSKESMAS TEGAL SARI KOTA MEDAN

This study aims to analyse the risk factors associated with stunting among children under five in the working area of Puskesmas Tegal Sari, Medan City. Stunting remains a serious public health problem caused by early maternal marriage, low maternal education, and suboptimal exclusive breastfeeding practices. This research employed an analytical case-control design using primary data collected through interviews and anthropometric measurements of 20 respondents (10 cases and 10 controls). Data were analysed using Chi-Square and logistic regression tests. The results revealed that early maternal marriage, low education, and lack of exclusive breastfeeding were significantly associated with stunting (p