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Determinants of stunting in tuberculosis-affected children under five in Indonesia: a cross-sectional national survey

Noor Edi Widya Sukoco
1
,
Mugi Wahidin
1
,
Alfons Maryono Letelay
1
,
Maria Holly Herawati
1
,
Slamet Riyanto
1
,
Eka Denis Machfutra
1
,
Ibnu Fajar
1
,
Puti Sari Hidayangsih
1

  1. Research Centre for Public Health and Nutrition, The National Research and Innovation Agency, Cibinong, Indonesia
Family Medicine & Primary Care Review 2026; 28(1): 80–86
Online publish date: 2026/03/30
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