The Prevention, Diagnosis, and Intervention of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatrics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2026 | Viewed by 668
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Pediatrics, AOU Maggiore della Carità, Novara, Italy
Interests: type 1 diabetes; type 2 diabetes; childhood obesity; genetic variants and obesity; early-onset non-syndromic obesity; childhood obesity prevention and treatment
2. Department of Pediatrics, AOU Maggiore della Carità, Novara, Italy
Interests: pediatric obesity; genetic obesity; childhood obesity prevention and treatment; growth hormone deficiency; genetics of short stature; growth disorders
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pediatric obesity represents critical and escalating public health concern globally. It is characterized by multifaceted interactions between diet, lifestyle, genetics, and molecular adaptations. It is associated with profound metabolic consequences, including insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and chronic inflammation. Recent advancements in nutritional science, chronobiology, genetic techniques, and AI-driven interventions have reshaped our understanding of obesity, highlighting the need for integrative and multidisciplinary approaches. Moreover, the relatively recent approval of weight loss medications also in the pediatric age, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, marks a therapeutic leap and is changing the landscape of management and outcomes.
The goal of this Special Issue is to consolidate and explore the wealth of current knowledge and breakthroughs in childhood and adolescent obesity, emphasizing the importance of early identification, personalized interventions, and long-term prevention strategies.
In this Special Issue, original research articles, systematic reviews, and reviews are welcome.
Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: cardiovascular risk factors, public health approaches, anti-obesity medications, the ethical implications and methods of prevention, and early genetic screening in children. By gathering high-quality contributions, this issue aspires to foster dialogue and collaboration across disciplines to advance knowledge and improve outcomes in pediatric health.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Dr. Ivana Rabbone
Guest Editor
Dr. Cristina Partenope
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- childhood obesity prevention
- childhood obesity treatment
- dietary intervention
- lifestyle
- monogenic obesity
- genetic variants related to non-syndromic obesity
- public health
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