Italian Youth Inactivity Crisis: 91% of Teenagers Lead Sedentary Lives, Costing Healthcare System 6.7 Billion
2025-02-28
La Repubblica
A recent report by The European House Ambrosetti's Forum Osservatorio Valore Sport reveals alarming statistics on Italian youth inactivity. Although the number of youngsters who never engage in sports has decreased by 35%, a staggering 91% of Italian teenagers lead sedentary lives, resulting in a substantial 6.7 billion euro burden on the healthcare system. This highlights the need for increased investment in youth sports programs and initiatives to promote physical activity, ultimately reducing the risk of chronic diseases and improving overall well-being through regular exercise and healthy lifestyles, which is a key aspect of public health and sports management.
