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Sports and Physical Activity in India: More than 200 million are inactive!

Content Editor : Dr. Swathi Shenoy

September 11, 2024 at 4:46:56 PM

Physical activity, Noncommunicable diseases, Lifestyle Modifications

Content Editor : Dr. Swathi Shenoy

  • The State of Sports and Physical Activity (SAPA) in India report was released recently which analyzed primary and secondary data to assess the current state of SAPA in India.

  • A total of 3500 adults and 1500 adolescents across four states (UP, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu) were included in the study. Around 16 focus group discussions with parents, Physical Education teachers, and school children was conducted.

  • It reports that more than 200 million Indians are inactive based on WHO recommendations for physical activity.

  • The major reason for this inactivity were,

  1. 67% of students report that their school does not have basic sports equipment

  2. 21% report that their school does not have a playground

  3. 48% of older adults who believe they are too old to play or exercise

  • The study provides data on the effects of a fully active India by 2047, on an individual and country level as follows:

  1. Boost India's GDP by over INR 15 trillion annually.

  2. Save more than INR 30 trillion in medical expenses by preventing 110 million cases of NCDs.

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