Four out of five teenagers in Malaysia not physically active, says Dr Zaliha


PUTRAJAYA: Four out of five teenagers in the country are physically inactive, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

In addition, two out of three teenagers practise fitness activities at a sedentary level, she said in the Suara Menteri slot broadcast in conjunction with the Health Promotion in Learning Institutions (Hepili) Programme 2023 virtual assembly on Thursday (July 6).

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