(ANSAmed) – ROME, Nov. 20 – Physical activity and physical “should be perceived in our society as an investment for the health of future generations.” This was stated by the Minister of Health, Beatrice Lorenzin, in a message on the occasion of the States General of Pediatrics, promoted by the Italian Society of Pediatrics (SIP), which are taking place today in Rome.
“It ‘s necessary – said the Minister – combat a sedentary lifestyle at an early age in life and in particular the phenomenon of ‘drop out’ or dropping out of sport. A phenomenon – he added – that assumes important dimensions especially among girls. “
Into With a rate of sedentary than triple the average of other European countries, Italian teenagers, said the minister, “spend most of their time sitting, with a high risk of chronic diseases in adulthood.” Into Lorenzin then pointed out that “although the indicators of health in this age group will attest to the levels of the most advanced countries, much more can be done, especially in the most critical and where there is a significant geographical differences in the health response “.Even within the pediatric population, then the minister concluded,” I believe that our efforts must be directed towards a greater integration between hospital and territory. ” (ANSA).
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