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More Yorkshire and The Humber children getting recommended exercise than before the pandemic


Published on 2024-12-11 09:03:25 - MSN
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  • A higher proportion of children in Yorkshire and The Humber are getting enough exercise than before the pandemic, new figures show.

The article from MSN discusses a study by the Active Lives Children and Young People survey, which found that more children in Yorkshire and the Humber are meeting the recommended exercise levels than before the onset of the global health crisis. Specifically, the percentage of children achieving at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily has increased from 47% in the 2017-18 academic year to 49% in the 2022-23 academic year. This improvement is attributed to a variety of factors including the introduction of new sports and activities in schools, increased awareness of the importance of physical activity, and initiatives aimed at reducing sedentary behavior. Despite this positive trend, the region still lags behind the national average, highlighting the need for continued efforts to promote physical activity among children.

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