Not news (the article is from 2016!) but I learnt this recently and I imagine now the number is even worse after the pandemic and with kids playing less and less outdoors.<p>And this is also why we just launched the MVP of an online community for outdoorsy digital nomads to find each other, buddy up for activities and monetise their hobbies.<p>If you're interested, have a look inside for free (only for HN members): <a href="https://community.revityapp.com/plans/240368?bundle_token=8281ca8abc1e25de27cf662d9718bbbe&utm_source=manual" rel="nofollow">https://community.revityapp.com/plans/240368?bundle_token=82...</a>
While the article mentions obesity and reduced mental wellbeing as risks, I'd like to add vitamin D deficiency and myopia ( <a href="https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/outdoor-activity-and-myopia-in-children" rel="nofollow">https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/outdoor-activity-and-myop...</a> ) to the list...