Household air pollution policy of stunting incidence: A comparative insight of Ethiopia and Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.61511/ineq.v2i1.2025.2046Keywords:
Etiophia, household air pollution, Indonesia, public policy, stuntingAbstract
Background: Stunting, a condition resulting from chronic malnutrition, has significant repercussions on the physical and cognitive development of children. Household air pollution, primarily attributed to the use of traditional biomass fuels, is a leading contributor to stunting in developing countries. In Ethiopia and Indonesia, household air pollution represents a major public health concern; however, policy responses to address this issue remain insufficient. This study aims to critically examine public policies in both countries link to household air pollution and its impact on stunting. Methods: The methodology employed includes a comparative policy analysis to evaluate the policy frameworks in Ethiopia and Indonesia, complemented by bibliometric analysis to trace trends in scientific literature concerning the link among household air pollution and stunting. Findings: The findings reveal that Ethiopia has implemented policies focused on replacing solid fuels with cleaner alternatives and promoting the use of more efficient stoves in households, to mitigate the health impacts of household air pollution. In contrast, Indonesia currently lacks dedicated policies aimed at reducing household air pollution and its associated health risks, particularly in relation to stunting. Conclusion: Stronger policies and cross-sectoral collaboration are needed, particularly in Indonesia, to mitigate household air pollution’s impact on stunting. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study provides a comparative analysis of Ethiopia and Indonesia’s policies and incorporates bibliometric analysis to map research trends on household air pollution and stunting.
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