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Finally, the component of the HCI that shows the second-highest degree of regional variation is stunting. Stunting is also the component of the HCI in which the country performs weakest in international comparisons after learning. This suggests that levels of undernutrition vary significantly among provinces and should be addressed urgently to improve the overall level of nutrition in future generations.

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