Four out of five Peruvians are sedentary, and a youth project seeks to reverse this among older adults in South Lima.

In Peru, four out of every five individuals lead a sedentary lifestyle, a trend identified by the National Institute of Health (INS) as a significant contributor to risks involving obesity, overweight, and related health complications. To address this public health concern, a youth-led initiative has been launched in Lima Sur aimed at promoting physical activity among the elderly population. The project seeks to mitigate the health impacts of inactivity within this specific demographic.