Stunting: meaning, definitions and examples
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stunting
[ ˈstʌntɪŋ ]
growth inhibition
Stunting refers to the impaired growth and development experienced by children due to inadequate nutrition, repeated infections, and insufficient psychosocial stimulation. It is characterized by low height for age and reflects chronic malnutrition. Stunting can have long-term effects on health, cognitive development, and economic productivity. Addressing stunting is essential for improving children's well-being and breaking the cycle of poverty.
Synonyms
developmental delay, growth retardation, malnutrition
Examples of usage
- The child's stunting was evident when he was measured at the clinic.
- Efforts to reduce stunting have become a priority for many governments.
- Proper nutrition during the first 1,000 days is crucial to prevent stunting.
- Health organizations are focusing on awareness regarding the issue of stunting.
Translations
Translations of the word "stunting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atrofia
🇮🇳 विकास अवरुद्ध करना
🇩🇪 Wachstumshemmung
🇮🇩 stunting
🇺🇦 задержка розвитку
🇵🇱 stunting
🇯🇵 成長阻害
🇫🇷 retard de croissance
🇪🇸 retardo en el crecimiento
🇹🇷 büyüme geriliği
🇰🇷 성장 저해
🇸🇦 تأخر النمو
🇨🇿 zpoždění růstu
🇸🇰 zastavený rast
🇨🇳 生长迟缓
🇸🇮 zastoj rasti
🇮🇸 vöxtur hindrun
🇰🇿 өсудің тежелуі
🇬🇪 მოსვლის შეწყვეტა
🇦🇿 böyümə geriliyi
🇲🇽 retraso en el crecimiento
Word origin
The term 'stunting' derives from the verb 'stunt', which means to hinder or prevent growth. The word has its origins in the Middle English 'stunten' from the Old French 'estonter', which means to astound or to hinder. Over time, in the fields of health and nutrition, the term 'stunting' emerged to specifically describe the condition where a child's growth is inhibited primarily due to nutritional deficiencies and health issues. This usage has become particularly prominent in public health discussions surrounding child development, especially in areas affected by poverty and malnutrition. Stunting was first highlighted in global health initiatives aimed at improving child survival rates and overall health.