The study conducted by a group of researchers has analyzed the evolution in 15 years of 1,6 millions of school-age youth in almost 300 national surveys in 145 countries.
Physical exercise in young people: figures and habits, worrisome ...
The figures date adolescents between 11 and 17 years and reflect the absence of performing the minimum daily activity to be healthy. It is a fact: the exercise in young people is insufficient.
The specialists go beyond sport. You are missing out on basic activities like walking to school, playing with friends in the park or doing outdoor activities. Undoubtedly, these data acquire greater relevance when taking into account the high rates of childhood obesity which exists in virtually all countries. The study also reflects a clear gender difference. The girls do less sports and this happens in developed countries as in the undeveloped ones.
Study on Sports Habits of the Adult Population on the island of Tenerife
In the Canary Islands, a Study on Sports Habits of the Adult Population was recently carried out on the island of Tenerife. During the investigation, 1.145 people were surveyed, and the study reflected that 41% of the participants did not integrate physical activity into their life daily, so necessary for the prevention of health and for a positive lifestyle.
Likewise, Sports practice in women is somewhat lower than that of men. The study has linked this low practice to other aspects such as lack of free time and family occupations.
But what is failing in our society so that young people do not practice exercise?
Experts agree that the abuse of new technologies, especially at young ages, are changing habits of life of future generations.
La digital revolution It has transformed people's movement patterns, the way they work, the way they entertain themselves, even learn or travel. Also, a current reality is that people sleep less, spend more time in a chair, They drive more and exercise less.
Still, not everything is the fault of tablets or mobile phones. It is certainly about a set of factors. Education mainly, at home and at school.
Nowadays, long work days, makes parents have less time to be with your children, to spend time outdoors and have the opportunity to consolidate family habits outside the home.
La feeding is another fundamental factor. 20 years ago there were no ultra-processed foods available to everyone, and eating badly and fast has been a trend that today is trying to leave behind but has been carried out for a long time.
An average of 3 hours a day children and young people spend in front of the television, tablets or computers, in which they are also advertised in an exorbitant way sugary drinks and processed products. In addition, in many schools it is usual to teach through these means.
Childhood Obesity Intervention Program (PIPO)
Specifically, The Canary Islands have been trying to reduce childhood obesity for two decades. In 2015, 20% of Canarian children suffered from obesity.
Currently that figure has been reduced to 18%. Despite not having decreased as much as desired, the situation in Canary Islands has improved more than in other parts of the country.
Also, institutionally in the islands one works tirelessly in develop initiatives and programs in all administrations, both public and private. The Canary Islands have, in fact, a Childhood Obesity Intervention Program (PIPO) who has received recognition from Good Practices of the National Health System granted by the Ministry of Health. This program aims to promote healthy eating and physical activity to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the children and youth population of the Canarian community.
