Children in Europe are facing a significant decline in physical fitness, with experts warning that today's generation has the lowest level of physical fitness in nearly six decades.
According to recent analyses, children are less active than previous generations, spend more time in front of electronic devices, and have fewer and fewer opportunities for movement and physical activities in daily life.
This trend has directly impacted the weakening of physical strength, endurance and motor skills, raising concerns about the long-term impact on the health and development of younger generations, euronews writes.
Experts point out that one of the main factors that has influenced this decline is the modern lifestyle. Children today spend less time playing outdoors, sit longer, use electronic devices excessively and have also changed their eating habits.
These changes have negatively impacted their level of physical activity and the development of their physical abilities.
In addition to lack of physical activity, the increase in cases of overweight and obesity in children is becoming a serious health concern in Europe.
Various studies show that a significant number of children face weight problems, a phenomenon directly related to lack of movement, prolonged screen time, and unhealthy eating.
Experts warn that these problems can affect not only children's physical health, but also their long-term well-being.
Doctors and researchers warn that lack of physical activity during childhood can have serious long-term consequences, increasing the risk of developing chronic diseases, metabolic disorders and other health problems in adulthood.
They call for schools, families and public institutions to be more engaged in promoting sports, physical education and creating conditions for children to have more opportunities for movement and regular activity every day.
According to experts, encouraging a more active lifestyle from an early age is essential for the health and development of future generations. /Telegraph/