A new report by WHO Europe highlights that adolescents from less affluent families are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their more affluent peers. Factors contributing to obesity include poor dietary patterns, lack of physical activity, and potentially a third 'obesogen'. Taxing sugary drinks and junk food is suggested to discourage consumption and fund health initiatives. Over 1 in 5 adolescents are overweight or obese, with higher rates among boys than girls. The report calls for policies promoting healthier eating, physical activity, and addressing social inequalities.
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24% of adolescents are highly inactive, engaging in physical activity on two or fewer days per week, with higher inactivity rates among girls (29%) compared to boys (20%). We must promote more #active lifestyles. #AdolescentHealth https://t.co/m2GIDsr24s https://t.co/1Wm5FWom8N
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A new @WHO Europe report finds alarming health disparities in adolescents, especially in those from less affluent families. The health agency is calling on countries to promote healthier eating and physical activity and address social inequalities. https://t.co/80MEKDFSqi
Over 1 in 5 adolescents (22%) are overweight or obese, up slightly from 2018, with higher rates among boys (27%) than girls (17%). Let's act NOW to reverse this trend and safeguard the health of future generations. #AdolescentHealth https://t.co/m2GIDsr24s https://t.co/UR3Sxcw7HR
While poor dietary patterns and lack of physical activity are commonly blamed for the modern obesity epidemic, Tim Lobstein and Kelly Brownell argue that a third type of obesogen may be equally important, and is much harder to avoid. β‘οΈ Read more: https://t.co/B1pihrlI0r https://t.co/HfOGMRpPnC
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βοΈ Adolescents from less affluent families are more likely to be overweight/obese (27%) compared to more affluent peers (18%). We need policies that ensure nutritious food is affordable and accessible to all young people. #AdolescentHealth https://t.co/LhnkXOTbKD https://t.co/nw71HkGFfb