Study finds European children are weaker and less flexible than decades ago
New research says children across Europe are in poorer physical condition than at nearly any point in the past 60 years, raising concerns for present and future health.
European children are showing lower levels of strength and flexibility than earlier generations, according to new research published on July 31. The findings suggest the region’s young people are in some of the weakest physical condition recorded in almost six decades.
The study says the decline matters not only for childhood wellbeing but also for health later in life, since physical fitness in youth can shape long-term outcomes. It did not identify a single cause in the material provided.
The research adds to wider concern about declining activity and fitness among children in Europe. The report was published by Euronews, which said the results point to an issue affecting both current and future health across the continent.
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