Teens Worldwide Aren't Getting Enough Exercise, Especially Girls

A new global study in The Lancet Global Health finds that only 14% of adolescents meet the recommendation of 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily, with one in four reporting no days of sufficient exercise during the week.

Drawing on survey data from more than 3 million adolescents across 140 countries over 15 years, researchers found little improvement in activity levels. Girls were less active than boys, with nearly 30% reporting no weekly exercise compared with 22% of boys.

Findings highlight the need for accessible, affordable school-based sports and physical activity opportunities. Read more from NPR here.