16-12-2020
WHO
A recent analysis of results from the WHO Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) provides a unique overview of the physical activity habits of children in the WHO European Region. The study shows that more can be done to increase physical activity, reduce screen time and ensure quality sleep among children in the Region and that there are clear differences in the prevalence of these behaviours between countries.
Across the Region, Portugal had the lowest levels of children cycling or walking to school, with nearly 80% being driven by their parents or using public transport – compared to just 6% in Tajikistan, where the vast majority actively travel to class.