WHO warns: one in four adolescents does not get enough exercise
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One in four adolescents worldwide has not done any physical activity lasting at least one hour during the previous week. This is the finding of the World Health Organization (WHO), which is concerned about the lack of movement among young people.
According to the WHO, physical activity is important for young people's health, both for the body and for mental well-being. It helps them grow up healthy, sleep better and concentrate better at school. Experts remind us that adolescents should do at least one hour of physical activity per day, whether through play, sport, or walking or cycling to get around.
Lack of activity can have long-term consequences. It is linked to a higher risk of overweight, heart problems and mental health disorders. For the WHO, governments, schools and families must work together to encourage young people to move more, for example by developing physical education classes and creating accessible spaces for play and sport.
This alert reminds us that sports participation remains an important public health issue. Young readers in France, as elsewhere, can take away that a little activity every day is already beneficial for their health.
Sources: France 24
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