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Stunting is a state of stunted growth experienced by children from the first 1000 days of life of life. It can also be explained as a growth problem that occurs in children under five years of age caused by chronic malnutrition, resulting in delays in the growth process. (under 5 years of age) caused by chronic malnutrition, which results in delays in the growth process. The purpose of this community service is to provide education to the community, youth, and village government on how to prevent and reduce the level of stunting effectively through health socialization efforts. effectively through health socialization efforts. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive approach. The results and objectives to be achieved from this activity are the residents of Dodu Village who have high enthusiasm, so that counseling activities run and the residents of Dodu Village became more aware of the ways to prevent stunting.

The purpose of this service activity is to overcome stunting in Pasar Rawa village. Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that is still a serious health issue. One of the indirect causes of stunting is an unhealthy environment, especially poor waste management. This activity is also to design a waste management plan as a preventive effort in reducing stunting in Pasar Rawa Village, Gebang District, Langkat Regency. The methods used include social approaches, field observations, and direct interviews with local communities. The results of the activity show that community awareness of the importance of waste management is still low, and polluted environmental conditions contribute to the increased risk of infection in toddlers. Through the socialization program and the implementation of a household-based waste management system, the community began to understand the link between a clean environment and stunting prevention. This activity is expected to have a long-term impact in creating a healthy environment and improving the quality of life of the village community.