Sedentary times: Teens sitting more, moving less, study finds

A recent study reveals that nearly one in three Greek adolescents is physically inactive, with only about one in seven meeting the World Health Organization’s recommendation of at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity.

The study, conducted by the University Research Institute for Mental Health, Neurosciences and Precision Medicine, highlights significant disparities based on gender, age and socioeconomic status.

Specifically, 37.1% of girls are inactive compared to 22.9% of boys, and inactivity increases with age, peaking at 36.5% among 15-year-olds. Adolescents from lower-income families also exhibit higher inactivity rates, at 41%. Additionally, 6.4% of adolescents report lacking access to exercise facilities in their communities.

The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to promote physical activity among Greek youth.

Kathimerini