ESPE2024 Poster Category 1 Fat, Metabolism and Obesity 2 (10 abstracts)
PODiaCar-Fight against Pediatric Obesity: from a predictive tool for type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular diseases risk to healthy educational programs
Valeria Calcaterra 1,2 , Virginia Rossi 2 , Matteo Vandoni 1 , Elvira Verduci 3,2 , Valter Pagani 4 , Camilo Corbellini 5 , Giulia Fiore 3 , Martina Tosi 3 , Vittoria Carnevale Pellino 1 , Luca Marin 1 , Savina Mannarino 2 , Cristina Campoy 6 & Gianvincenzo Zuccotti 3,2
1University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy. 2Buzzi Children Hospital, Milano, Italy. 3University of Milano, Milano, Italy. 4Asomi College of Sciences, Malta, Malta. 5Lunex University, Differdange, Luxembourg. 6University of Granada, Granada, Spain
Introduction: Both the detrimental effects on health produced by obesity, and the burden provoked on healthcare systems clearly dictate the need to provide nutritional interventions for preventing and managing obesity during childhood. Furthermore, the lifestyle habits developed in early childhood have a long lasting effect on cardiovascular and metabolic health, highlighting the importance of prevention. PODiaCar project is dedicated to enhancing the efforts in combating pediatric obesity and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Methods: The project is composed by a consortium of universities and health communities from European Union countries (EU4H-2022-PJ-3-n.101128946). It is organized into six work packages, each with its own set of objectives. PODiaCar aims to engage approximately 25,000 stakeholders in pediatric healthcare, including healthcare personnel, primary schools, families, and other relevant individuals or organizations. Additionally, there are over 10,000 indirect stakeholders involved in the project.
Expected results: PODiaCar aims to achieve several objectives. Firstly, it seeks to develop a predictive model and screening tool for assessing the risk of T2D and CVD in children with obesity. A comprehensive screening tool will be developed through anamnestic, clinical, and biochemical assessments. Additionally, the project aims to create a digital twin that can assist in the management of pediatric obesity and its associated complications. Lastly, PODiaCar plans to develop a cartoon and implement a multi-channel awareness campaign focused on promoting healthy lifestyles for nursery/primary schools and families.
Conclusions: The present project will provide decision-makers and stakeholders (e.g.: clinicians, politicians, and parents) a more evidence-based tool, based on cutting edge technologies, able to allocate effectively efforts and provide personalized recommendations. Therefore, in the end, our aim is to address childhood overweight and obesity prediction, improving both its prevention and its management.
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