Stunting In Tangerang Regency Is In The Yellow Zone, The Causes Range From Poverty To Defecation Facilities

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TANGERANG - The National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) said the total stunting prevalence rate in Tangerang Regency reached 23.3 percent, or was included in the yellow zone.

The Head of Population Control and Family Planning in Tangerang Regency, Dr. Hendra Tarmizi, said that the cause of stunting in his area was still high because the family upbringing in the area was considered inadequate.

"Yes, that's right, currently in Tangerang Regency the figure is at 23.3 percent. So it is currently entering the Yellow zone. The reason is due to family parenting, poverty, access to drinking water and sanitation (still high open defecation)," said Hendra when confirmed, Monday, March 7th.

However, his party is currently making various efforts to reduce the stunting rate. The goal is for Tangerang Regency to enter the green zone.

"Currently we are trying to intervene for families prone to stunting, nutrition intervention, family upbringing, making healthy latrines," he said.

Hendra also said he would take a stand in the first 90 days. In addition, his party will also strive to provide food security, economic, social and cultural security.

"We will give blood-boosting tablets to young women to prevent anemia, which is one of the causes of stunting," he said.