<![CDATA[Stunting is a growth disorder experienced by toddlers which results in delays in child growth that is not in accordance with the standards, resulting in an impact on cognitive development due to disruption of brain development so that it can reduce children's intelligence. The main causes of stunting include insufficient intake of nutrients and nutrients that meet the needs of children, wrong parenting due to lack of knowledge and education for pregnant women and nursing mothers, poor environmental sanitation such as lack of clean water facilities and limited access to health facilities needed for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and toddlers. The purpose of this activity is to provide education and knowledge about the dangers of stunting to the Purirano Village community. Through this socialization, it is hoped that it can provide information and education to the community, especially to mothers about the dangers of stunting. This activity was carried out by a team of lecturers from the Fakultas Farmasi UHO, Politeknik Bina Husada Kendari, RSUD Bahteramas Kendari and pharmacist students of the Faculty of Pharmacy UHO in collaboration with the National Population and Family Planning Agency of Southeast Sulawesi Province as resource persons in this activity. The results of the socialization activities carried out by gathering residents consisting of adolescent girls, pregnant women, and mothers who have toddlers in the Puirano village hall are expected to provide new insights for both residents and the village and can be realized independently in everyday life and play an active role in meeting the target of reducing stunting rates, especially in Southeast Sulawesi. so that participants in this socialization are expected to participate in reducing stunting rates in Indonesia, especially in Southeast Sulawesi.]]>
