Prof. Budi and Dr. Emmy from the Faculty of Medicine, President Univ, Share Knowledge in Stunting Prevention Health Seminar

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 On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the Faculty of Medicine at President University (Presuniv) participated as speakers in the health seminar GETAS, or the Movement to Overcome Stunting. The seminar, was held at the Charles Himawan Auditorium, 5th Floor of Building A, Presuniv Campus on Jl. Ki Hajar Dewantara, Jababeka City, Cikarang, focused on preventing stunting starting from pregnancy.

Stunting is a condition experienced by children who suffer from chronic malnutrition. Efforts to prevent stunting need to cover the first 1,000 days of a fetus’ life, including while the baby is still in the mother’s womb. Stunting can also affect a child’s growth, making them more susceptible to illness with weakened immunity. This makes them more prone to diseases like diabetes and kidney failure.

According to Prof. Dr. dr. Budi Setiabudiawan, Sp.A(K), M.Kes., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Presuniv and a pediatrician, the growth and development of a baby must be monitored during the first two years of life. The amount of nutrition consumed by a child, he explained, cannot be compared to that of an adult. “Children need more nutrition because they are still growing. If these nutritional needs are not met, it will impact the child’s growth,” he emphasized.

It is also crucial to regularly check a baby’s health. Without routine check-ups, it becomes challenging for medical professionals to provide accurate diagnoses. “Stunting is hard to detect without regular examinations. And, if left unchecked, it can impact the child’s future life,” said Prof. Budi. To maintain the nutritional needs of mothers and babies, he stressed the importance of sufficient vitamin D intake. “Vitamin D is vital for the growth of both mother and child,” he added.

Meanwhile, Dr. Emy Tri Dianasari, Sp.OG, a lecturer at Presuniv’s Faculty of Medicine and an obstetrician and gynecologist, explained that malnutrition in children begins while they are still in the womb. “Therefore, expectant mothers need to maintain their health and nutritional intake. While in the womb, a baby receives its nutrition from the mother. If the mother lacks adequate nutrition, it will affect the baby,” Dr. Emy explained. (Graciella V, PR Team. Photo: Faisal Rabbani)

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