Report Card reveals lack of physical activity among youth

Filipino adolescents are among the most physically inactive in the world, with only 15.4% meeting the global physical activity recommendation. This was revealed in the Youth Physical Activity Report Cards released by The Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance (AHKGA), raising an alarm for stakeholders to work together to improve the physical activity levels of youth in the post-pandemic era.

Sponsored by Sun Life for five Asian markets including the Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, the Youth Physical Activity Report Cards are an evidence-based synthesis of children's and adolescents' behavior toward physical activity. By using a series of indicators related to individual behavior, settings, strategies, and other factors, the report cards provide insights and recommendations for improving the physical health of young people in Asia and around the world.