PALERMO (ITALPRESS) – The University of Palermo launches a screening campaign for early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases. The initiative, destined to approximately 1500 employees of technical-administrative and librarian staff, is developed in collaboration with the Policlinic University Hospitaller “Paolo Giaccone” and aims to consolidate a culture of prevention and well-being within the academic community. Rector Massimo Midiri explained the reasons for the intervention, highlighting the need to address silent pathologies that can affect such a large working population: “The idea comes from constant attention to the working well-being of our community. We know that in a reality like ours, with more than 3000 employees between technical and administrative staff, pathologies are not yet diagnosed. Type 2 diabetes, in particular, is a subdola disease that often emerges when it has already caused significant damage. For this reason, together with the Polyclinic, we have started a program that, through a questionnaire and subsequent investigations, will allow us to identify early those who present risk signals and thus activate targeted paths”. Midiri also stressed the innovative value of the initiative, never realized before in these terms: “It is a new project for the University and represents a concrete signal of the joint commitment of UniPa and Polyclinic to protect the most important good: the health of workers.”.
On the same wavelength the general manager of the Policlinico, Maria Grazia Furnari, highlighted the centrality of prevention as a strategic lever for public health: “This project is particularly significant because it concerns prevention, which is an essential moment for both the individual and the entire society. Intervention late means having more serious consequences, not only for those who are sick but also for the health system. Our goal is to promote the well-being of employees and employees, combining research, assistance and training.” Furnari also recalled that Sicily has a high incidence of diabetes: “Cardiovascular diseases are the first cause of death in the world, and diabetes is one of the main risk factors. In our territory the diabetic population is numerous, probably for genetic reasons but also for food habits and incorrect lifestyles. This project allows not only to identify risky subjects, but also to train the same employees so that they better understand the factors affecting their health and can improve their daily habits.” With regard to the possibility of extending the initiative, Furnari concluded: “This is an important occasion, supported by dedicated funds. The hope is to continue the project in the future, expanding it and making it a model for structured prevention paths”. Antonio Sorce, Director General of the University, and Manfredi Rizzo, Professor of Endocrinology of UniPa and Head of the Complex Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Prevention of Polyclinic.
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