20cr Indians lead 'inactive' lives, urban girls worst-hit, says study

Inactivity levels are based on WHO recommendations that adults should engage in at least 150mins of activity per week to mitigate health risks, anxiety and depression. Children and adolescents must be active 60 minutes per day - a number that is way off the charts for a society where parents and teachers constantly tell children that they should study first, play after.

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