The Effect of Exclusive Breastfeeding on Stunting Incidence in Children Aged 24-59 Months: A Literature Review
Stunting is a nutrition-related problem that has garnered significant attention but remains unresolved to date. Exclusive breastfeeding is known to play a crucial role in reducing the risk of stunting in children aged 24-59 months, as it contains immunoglobulins, calcium, and essential nutrients for infants. To explore the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and stunting incidence, we conducted a literature review using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology. Several scientific databases, including Google Scholar, Science Direct, Pubmed, and Sage Journals, were utilized to search for relevant articles. The keywords used were ("Exclusive Breastfeeding" OR Breastfeeding OR "Breast fed") AND (Stunting OR "Growth Disorder" OR "Stunted Growth") AND Toddler. Following the PRISMA guidelines, we successfully extracted and carefully analyzed 16 articles that met the inclusion and exclusion crit