81% Of The World's 11-To-17-Year-Olds Aren't Active Enough

The WHO conducted a study on the physical activity levels of adolescents aged 11 to 17 across 146 countries over 15 years. The study found that 81% of adolescents worldwide are not getting enough exercise, with technology and unsafe transportation contributing to inactivity. The study also highlighted a significant gender gap, with girls being less active than boys, particularly in the US and Ireland. To address this, the WHO suggests social marketing campaigns and community-based interventions to improve activity levels among girls.

What percentage of adolescents worldwide are not getting the exercise they need?

• 81%

• 78%

• 85%

• 72%

Which factor is mentioned as contributing to the decrease in physical activity among adolescents?

• Increased homework

• More screen time

• Lack of sports facilities

• Poor diet

In which countries were the largest gender gaps in physical activity observed?

• Philippines and South Korea

• USA and Ireland

• China and Japan

• Brazil and Argentina

What is the average global percentage difference in activity levels between boys and girls?

• 5%

• 15%

• 7% or 8%

• 10%

What solution does the WHO recommend to help reduce the gender gap in physical activity?

• Building more gyms

• Increasing sports events

• Reducing school hours

• Social marketing campaigns