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Government Report: 94% of Hong Kong Students Lack Exercise

3/18/2026

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A government report finds 94% of Hong Kong students lack sufficient daily exercise, and 17.5% are overweight in the 2024-25 school year, based on health assessments of about 428,000 pupils.
Secondary school students show a higher overweight rate at 17.9%.
Dr. Chuang Shuk-kwan warns obesity can lead to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease and harm students' academic performance.
Authorities urge schools and parents to address the fitness crisis collaboratively.

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A government report finds 94% of Hong Kong students lack sufficient daily exercise, and 17.5% are overweight in the 2024-25 school year, based on health assessments of about 428,000 pupils.
Secondary school students show a higher overweight rate at 17.9%.
Dr. Chuang Shuk-kwan warns obesity can lead to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease and harm students' academic performance.
Authorities urge schools and parents to address the fitness crisis collaboratively.