The Most Pressing Challenges in the Management of Pediatric Growth Disorders and Childhood Obesity
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Pediatric Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 January 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pathology
Interests: pediatric endocrinology; thyroid diseases; autoimmune diseases
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pediatric growth disorders and childhood obesity represent critical and escalating public health concerns globally. Over the past few decades, significant advances have been made in understanding the biological, environmental, and socio-economic determinants of these conditions. However, the rising prevalence of early-onset non-syndromic obesity and the increasing identification of genetic variants associated with abnormal growth trajectories highlight the urgent need for integrative and multidisciplinary approaches.
This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted challenges in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating pediatric growth disorders and obesity. It seeks to bridge the gap between cutting-edge genomic research and clinical practice, emphasizing the importance of early identification, personalized interventions, and long-term prevention strategies.
We welcome original research, reviews, case reports, case series, and clinical studies that address novel mechanisms of growth regulation, the role of rare and common genetic variants in pediatric obesity, and innovative prevention and treatment strategies. Submissions focusing on translational research, public health approaches, ethical implications, methods of prevention, and early genetic screening in children are particularly welcome.
By gathering high-quality contributions, this Special Issue aspires to foster dialogue and collaboration across disciplines to advance knowledge and improve outcomes in pediatric health.
Guest Editor
Dr. Giovanni Luppino
Dr. Domenico Corica
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- pediatric growth disorders
- genetic growth disorders
- childhood obesity prevention
- childhood obesity treatment
- early-onset non-syndromic obesity
- monogenic obesity
- genetic variants related to non-syndromic obesity
- genetic obesity risk score
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