Hanifah Laily, Nasrulloh Nanang, Sufyan Dian Luthfiana
Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, Jl. Raya Limo, Depok 16515, Indonesia.
Children (Basel). 2023 Jul 26;10(8):1283. doi: 10.3390/children10081283.
Sedentary behavior and lack of physical activity among children in Indonesia is an important issue that needs to be addressed. It is estimated that 57% of children in Indonesia have insufficient physical activity. Studies have shown that children who engage in sedentary behaviors are at an increased risk for various negative health outcomes, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and poor mental health, compared to physically active ones. This article aims to provide recommendations to increase physical activity and reduce passive behavior in children in Indonesia. This is a commentary article developed from observing the recent progress of sedentary behavior and lack of physical activity among children in Indonesia and the potential consequences. The level of inactive behavior in children in Indonesia is relatively high. Factors that contribute to sedentary behavior and lack of physical activity among children in Indonesia are the increasing use of electronic devices and screen time, the lack of safe and accessible places to be physically active, the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as cultural and social norms that prioritize academic achievement over physical activity. To address sedentary lifestyles among children, there is a need for a comprehensive approach that addresses both the individual and societal factors contributing to the problem. This might include increasing access to healthy food options, promoting physical activity, and implementing education programs to raise awareness about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity, as well as limiting screen time.
印度尼西亚儿童的久坐行为和缺乏体育活动是一个需要解决的重要问题。据估计，印度尼西亚57%的儿童体育活动不足。研究表明，与积极运动的儿童相比，久坐不动的儿童面临各种负面健康后果的风险增加，包括肥胖、2型糖尿病、心血管疾病和心理健康不佳。本文旨在提供建议，以增加印度尼西亚儿童的体育活动并减少其被动行为。这是一篇评论文章，是基于观察印度尼西亚儿童久坐行为和缺乏体育活动的最新进展及其潜在后果而撰写的。印度尼西亚儿童的不活动水平相对较高。导致印度尼西亚儿童久坐行为和缺乏体育活动的因素包括电子设备使用增加和屏幕时间过长、缺乏安全且便利的体育活动场所、新冠疫情，以及将学业成绩置于体育活动之上的文化和社会规范。为了解决儿童的久坐生活方式问题，需要采取一种综合方法，解决导致该问题的个人和社会因素。这可能包括增加健康食品选择的可及性、推广体育活动、实施教育项目以提高对健康饮食和体育活动重要性的认识，以及限制屏幕时间。
