hrp0095p2-99 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2022

Gender differences in Italian pediatric obese subjects

Inzaghi Elena , Tarissi Isabella , Deodati Annalisa , Fintini Danilo , Villani Alberto , Cianfarani Stefano

Background: Significant aspects of metabolic homeostasis are regulated differently in males and females and sex differences can influence diagnostic approach and therapeutic responses. The underlying mechanisms accounting for gender difference remain to be established and may involve genetic and hormonal factors.Aim: This study aimed at evaluating gender differences in anthropometric and metabolic parameters in a large c...