Sports and healthy lifestyles as contributing factors to the right to health 2016, para. 64
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
Women constitute half of the world's population and are a highly heterogeneous group; health risks are not shared equally among all women. Overweight and obesity are increasingly prevalent among adolescent girls from highly urbanized areas, certain ethnic minorities, and those living with disabilities. Moreover, adolescent girls are particularly vulnerable to anxiety and depressive disorders, in comparison to boys. Accordingly, there is a significant need to engage at-risk women and girls in physical activity and sport, particularly at points when activity levels are most likely to drop steeply.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Type de document
Special Procedures' report
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Equality & Inclusion
Gender
Health
Personnes concernées
Adolescents
Boys
Girls
Women
Année
2016
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/32/33, para. 64.