Monitoring of physical activity promotion in children and adolescents in the EU: current status and future perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Policy action is required to address physical inactivity in boys and girls. This action can be supported by international data collection, comparisons and sharing of good practices. Thus, this study aims to present and discuss the ongoing monitoring of physical activity (PA) indicators in children and adolescents in the 28 EU Member States.

Methods

Data on PA recommendations, PA prevalence, physical education (PE) and PA promotion programs for children and adolescents were provided by governments in a joint EU/WHO survey on the implementation status of the EU Council Recommendation on Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) across Sectors.

Results

In 23 countries, national recommendations on PA are available. Detailed PA prevalence data among children and

SUBMITTER: Marzi I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8807108 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature