240 Million Young People Worldwide Are Not Active Enough
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Worldwide, nearly one in four young people does not get enough exercise. According to new figures, around 240 million people aged 11 to 17 are so inactive that they are physically active for at least 60 minutes on none of the days in the week.
The 60 minutes are considered a guideline for children and adolescents. Physical activity includes, for example, running, cycling, swimming, or playing sports in a club. Those who move regularly generally strengthen their heart, circulation, and muscles, and often also feel better in everyday life. Experts therefore view with concern that a large share of young people do not reach this minimum value.
The available information mainly describes the global picture. Precise details on the reasons for the lack of exercise or on individual countries were not provided in the source. For readers in Germany, this means: the study shows a global pattern, but this report lacks concrete figures needed for an accurate assessment of the situation in Germany.
The results make clear how important movement is during adolescence. Whether at school, at home, or in leisure time, many factors can help young people become more active. Further reports and studies will show how the situation develops in the coming years.
Sources: ad-hoc-news.de
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