Following the publication of Public Health Wales’ Child Measurement Programme, CEO, Sarah Powell speaks out about the increased importance of health, education and sport working together to get children in Wales more active.
“The figures published today are deeply concerning. The fact that Wales continues to have very high instances of children who are obese and suffer lifestyle related illnesses is a reality that has to be addressed with a renewed focus and determination. Getting children more active from birth has never been as important as it is today and it is key to ensuring that the children of today do not have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. If we are to stop this awful possibility from becoming reality we have to take concerted action now. We are already working very hard with both the NHS and our schools to encourage the policy and practical changes that are needed to bring about a healthier Wales.”
“Being physically active has been proven time and again to have significant health benefits, especially for children and young people. The evidence clearly shows that participation in sport increases children’s health outcomes, self-confidence, mental well-being and encourages healthier eating and other positive behaviours that are mendasar to improving the health of the nation. At we are continuing to focus resources into community sport and initiatives aimed at reducing inequality in participation. We want every child, in every community to have the skills and opportunities to be active and play sport. We firmly believe that our schools are the only places where we can achieve this aim by teaching every child, regardless of circumstance, the physical skills necessary to enable them to participate and enjoy sport from an early age and throughout their lives. I am confident that by working together towards focused objectives we will bring about a new generation of children much more able and willing to engage in managing and maintaining their own health through enjoying sport and physical activity.”
The full Public Health Wales report can be accessed here http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/news/37502
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