51% Children In Delhi Have Unhealthy BMI Shows Sportz Village Schools' Survey

Keeping in mind the importance of physical and mental health, Sportz Village Schools conducted an annual health survey to test the overall health of children. The nationwide survey covered 2,54,681 children in the age group of 7 years to 17 years from 364 schools across 250 cities and towns.

At the national level, the health assessment looked at the state of health of children on the following fitness parameters - Body Mass Index (BMI), Aerobic Capacity, Anaerobic Capacity, Abdominal or Core Strength, Flexibility, Upper Body Strength and Lower Body Strength. At the national level, the survey reveals that 1 in 2 children do not have a healthy BMI. Moreover, the percentage of children having healthy levels of Aerobic Capacity and Core Strength during this period dropped drastically by 33 per cent and 10 per cent respectively.

Fitness levels comparative (City Specific) analysis (per cent Healthy): Delhi