# OMS warns youth inactivity risks future health

> One in four teens globally skip daily exercise, risking long-term health.
- Title: OMS warns youth inactivity risks future health · Infobae
- Summary: One in four teens globally skip daily exercise, risking long-term health. One in four adolescents worldwide fail to meet daily physical activity guidelines…
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- Source: Infobae — https://infobae.com/america/agencias/2026/11/04/oms-alerta-de-que-muchos-jovenes-no-hacen-bastante-ejercicio-y-comprometen-su-salud-futura
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## Global youth inactivity crisis
One in four adolescents worldwide skip daily physical activity, risking long-term health.
## Exercise rates decline
Only 13.9% of teens meet daily exercise goals, down from 19% ten years ago.
## Daily activity targets
World health recommends 60 minutes of physical activity daily for adolescents.
## Gender disparities
28% of girls skip daily exercise versus 22% of boys.
## Developing countries
Up to 40% of teens in developing nations skip daily exercise.
## Solutions proposed
OMS urges education, transport, and health sectors to boost physical activity.
## Key takeaway

One in four adolescents worldwide fail to meet daily physical activity guidelines, increasing cancer, heart disease, and mental health risks.