This document summarises what the stunting special issue papers contained in Development Southern Africa contribute to our understanding of stunting and what can be done to address it. It highlights key research gaps — particularly the need for local evidence on the role of in utero alcohol exposure, maternal health, environmental health and gut health — to match important international findings.
The Perspectives Series: Who am I becoming? Why South Africa should invest in teen identity
Every day, South African teenagers make choices that shape their futures – whether to stay in school, how to navigate relationships, sex, substances and violence.
October 28, 2026
